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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.84, 264.62 and 118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.84, 264.62 and 118.13 is: 162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.84 : 264.62 = 118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.84/264.62 = 118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.84x = 264.62 × 118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.84x = 31,258.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,258.53/191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.94

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