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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.70, 264.06 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.70, 264.06 and 136.26 is: 187.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.70 : 264.06 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.70/264.06 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.70x = 264.06 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.70x = 35,980.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,980.82/191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.69

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