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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.79, 264.67 and 104.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.79, 264.67 and 104.47 is: 144.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.79 : 264.67 = 104.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.79/264.67 = 104.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.79x = 264.67 × 104.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.79x = 27,648.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,648.23/191.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.16

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