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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.70, 264.58 and 112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.70, 264.58 and 112.98 is: 155.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.70 : 264.58 = 112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.70/264.58 = 112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.70x = 264.58 × 112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.70x = 29,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,892.25/191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.93

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