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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.99, 264.94 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.99, 264.94 and 126.59 is: 174.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.99 : 264.94 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.99/264.94 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.99x = 264.94 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.99x = 33,537.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,537.11/191.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.68

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