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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.87, 264.79 and 117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.87, 264.79 and 117.16 is: 161.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.87 : 264.79 = 117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.87/264.79 = 117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.87x = 264.79 × 117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.87x = 31,023.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,023.11/191.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.69

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