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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.98, 264.86 and 121.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.98, 264.86 and 121.01 is: 166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.98 : 264.86 = 121.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.98/264.86 = 121.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.98x = 264.86 × 121.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.98x = 32,050.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,050.71/191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.95

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