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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.89, 264.81 and 104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.89, 264.81 and 104.56 is: 144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.89 : 264.81 = 104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.89/264.81 = 104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.89x = 264.81 × 104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.89x = 27,687.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,687.35/191.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.29

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