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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.97, 264.72 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.97, 264.72 and 118.16 is: 162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.97 : 264.72 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.97/264.72 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.97x = 264.72 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.97x = 31,278.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,278.76/191.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.94

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