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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.87, 264.63 and 121.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.87, 264.63 and 121.87 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.87 : 264.63 = 121.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.87/264.63 = 121.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.87x = 264.63 × 121.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.87x = 32,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,249.29/191.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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