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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.73, 264.54 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.73, 264.54 and 118.06 is: 162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.73 : 264.54 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.73/264.54 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.73x = 264.54 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.73x = 31,231.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,231.59/191.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.89

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