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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.87, 264.74 and 121.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.87, 264.74 and 121.94 is: 168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.87 : 264.74 = 121.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.87/264.74 = 121.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.87x = 264.74 × 121.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.87x = 32,282.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,282.22/191.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.25

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