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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.72, 264.48 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.72, 264.48 and 133.52 is: 184.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.72 : 264.48 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.72/264.48 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.72x = 264.48 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.72x = 35,313.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,313.37/191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.19

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