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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.95, 264.89 and 104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.95, 264.89 and 104.62 is: 144.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.95 : 264.89 = 104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.95/264.89 = 104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.95x = 264.89 × 104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.95x = 27,712.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,712.27/191.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.38

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