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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.75, 264.62 and 104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.75, 264.62 and 104.43 is: 144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.75 : 264.62 = 104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.75/264.62 = 104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.75x = 264.62 × 104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.75x = 27,632.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,632.42/191.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.11

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