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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.79, 264.60 and 113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.79, 264.60 and 113.08 is: 156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.79 : 264.60 = 113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.79/264.60 = 113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.79x = 264.60 × 113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.79x = 29,920.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,920.97/191.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.01

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