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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.80, 264.64 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.80, 264.64 and 118.12 is: 162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.80 : 264.64 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.80/264.64 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.80x = 264.64 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.80x = 31,259.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,259.28/191.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.98

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