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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 262.20 and 121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 262.20 and 121.04 is: 167.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 262.20 = 121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/262.20 = 121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 262.20 × 121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 31,736.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,736.69/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.04

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