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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.68, 264.38 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.68, 264.38 and 118.04 is: 162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.68 : 264.38 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.68/264.38 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.68x = 264.38 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.68x = 31,205.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,205.50/191.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.80

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