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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.81, 264.74 and 126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.81, 264.74 and 126.45 is: 174.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.81 : 264.74 = 126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.81/264.74 = 126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.81x = 264.74 × 126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.81x = 33,475.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,475.74/191.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.52

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