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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.89, 264.83 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.89, 264.83 and 126.69 is: 174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.89 : 264.83 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.89/264.83 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.89x = 264.83 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.89x = 33,551.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,551.31/191.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.85

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