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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.98, 264.99 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.98, 264.99 and 113.32 is: 156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.98 : 264.99 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.98/264.99 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.98x = 264.99 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.98x = 30,028.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,028.67/191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.42

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