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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.92, 264.85 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.92, 264.85 and 125.58 is: 173.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.92 : 264.85 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.92/264.85 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.92x = 264.85 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.92x = 33,259.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,259.76/191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.30

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