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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.84, 264.70 and 117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.84, 264.70 and 117.14 is: 161.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.84 : 264.70 = 117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.84/264.70 = 117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.84x = 264.70 × 117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.84x = 31,006.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,006.96/191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.63

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