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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.82, 264.77 and 122.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.82, 264.77 and 122.82 is: 169.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.82 : 264.77 = 122.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.82/264.77 = 122.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.82x = 264.77 × 122.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.82x = 32,517.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,517.11/191.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.52

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