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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.78, 264.47 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.78, 264.47 and 126.16 is: 173.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.78 : 264.47 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.78/264.47 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.78x = 264.47 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.78x = 33,365.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,365.54/191.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.98

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