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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.99, 265.10 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.99, 265.10 and 118.35 is: 163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.99 : 265.10 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.99/265.10 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.99x = 265.10 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.99x = 31,374.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,374.59/191.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.42

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