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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.78, 264.68 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.78, 264.68 and 113.09 is: 156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.78 : 264.68 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.78/264.68 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.78x = 264.68 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.78x = 29,930.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,930.77/191.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.07

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