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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.91, 264.80 and 113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.91, 264.80 and 113.21 is: 156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.91 : 264.80 = 113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.91/264.80 = 113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.91x = 264.80 × 113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.91x = 29,976.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,976.12/191.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.20

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