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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.59, 262.92 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.59, 262.92 and 120.66 is: 166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.59 : 262.92 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.59/262.92 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.59x = 262.92 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.59x = 31,723.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,723.93/190.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.45

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