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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.88, 264.87 and 118.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.88, 264.87 and 118.17 is: 163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.88 : 264.87 = 118.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.88/264.87 = 118.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.88x = 264.87 × 118.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.88x = 31,299.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,299.69/191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.12

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