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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.85, 264.58 and 118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.85, 264.58 and 118.14 is: 162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.85 : 264.58 = 118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.85/264.58 = 118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.85x = 264.58 × 118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.85x = 31,258.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,258.35/191.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.93

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