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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.96, 264.90 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.96, 264.90 and 114.32 is: 157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.96 : 264.90 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.96/264.90 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.96x = 264.90 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.96x = 30,281.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,281.47/191.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.75

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