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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.89, 264.83 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.89, 264.83 and 107.88 is: 148.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.89 : 264.83 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.89/264.83 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.89x = 264.83 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.89x = 28,569.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,569.86/191.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.89

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