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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.73, 264.71 and 118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.73, 264.71 and 118.15 is: 163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.73 : 264.71 = 118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.73/264.71 = 118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.73x = 264.71 × 118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.73x = 31,274.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,274.90/191.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.12

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