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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.85, 264.74 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.85, 264.74 and 104.52 is: 144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.85 : 264.74 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.85/264.74 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.85x = 264.74 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.85x = 27,670.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,670.22/191.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.23

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