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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.75, 264.67 and 129.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.75, 264.67 and 129.59 is: 178.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.75 : 264.67 = 129.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.75/264.67 = 129.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.75x = 264.67 × 129.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.75x = 34,297.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,297.94/191.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.87

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