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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.72, 264.59 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.72, 264.59 and 118.08 is: 162.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.72 : 264.59 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.72/264.59 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.72x = 264.59 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.72x = 31,242.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,242.20/191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.96

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