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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.93, 265.23 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.93, 265.23 and 136.94 is: 189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.93 : 265.23 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.93/265.23 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.93x = 265.23 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.93x = 36,320.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,320.60/191.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.24

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