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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.86, 264.77 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.86, 264.77 and 104.54 is: 144.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.86 : 264.77 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.86/264.77 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.86x = 264.77 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.86x = 27,677.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,677.21/191.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.26

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