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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.86, 264.77 and 113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.86, 264.77 and 113.17 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.86 : 264.77 = 113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.86/264.77 = 113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.86x = 264.77 × 113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.86x = 29,964.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,964.02/191.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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