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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.75, 264.61 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.75, 264.61 and 118.07 is: 162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.75 : 264.61 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.75/264.61 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.75x = 264.61 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.75x = 31,242.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,242.50/191.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.93

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