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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.83, 264.60 and 118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.83, 264.60 and 118.15 is: 162.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.83 : 264.60 = 118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.83/264.60 = 118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.83x = 264.60 × 118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.83x = 31,262.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,262.49/191.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.97

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