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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.75, 264.66 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.75, 264.66 and 114.17 is: 157.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.75 : 264.66 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.75/264.66 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.75x = 264.66 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.75x = 30,216.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,216.23/191.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.58

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