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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.91, 264.83 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.91, 264.83 and 104.58 is: 144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.91 : 264.83 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.91/264.83 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.91x = 264.83 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.91x = 27,695.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,695.49/191.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.32

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