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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.87, 264.76 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.87, 264.76 and 118.25 is: 163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.87 : 264.76 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.87/264.76 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.87x = 264.76 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.87x = 31,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,306.25/191.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.17

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