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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.87, 264.75 and 121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.87, 264.75 and 121.80 is: 168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.87 : 264.75 = 121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.87/264.75 = 121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.87x = 264.75 × 121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.87x = 32,246.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,246.55/191.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.07

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