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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.93, 264.84 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.93, 264.84 and 118.23 is: 163.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.93 : 264.84 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.93/264.84 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.93x = 264.84 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.93x = 31,312.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,312.03/191.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.15

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