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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.98, 264.96 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.98, 264.96 and 136.72 is: 188.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.98 : 264.96 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.98/264.96 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.98x = 264.96 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.98x = 36,225.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,225.33/191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.69

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