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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.85, 264.62 and 129.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.85, 264.62 and 129.65 is: 178.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.85 : 264.62 = 129.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.85/264.62 = 129.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.85x = 264.62 × 129.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.85x = 34,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,306.25/191.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.82

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