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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.88, 264.96 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.88, 264.96 and 126.48 is: 174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.88 : 264.96 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.88/264.96 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.88x = 264.96 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.88x = 33,512.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,512.14/191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.65

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