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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.87, 264.78 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.87, 264.78 and 104.55 is: 144.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.87 : 264.78 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.87/264.78 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.87x = 264.78 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.87x = 27,682.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,682.75/191.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.28

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