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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.89, 264.93 and 121.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.89, 264.93 and 121.96 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.89 : 264.93 = 121.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.89/264.93 = 121.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.89x = 264.93 × 121.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.89x = 32,310.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,310.86/191.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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