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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 263.08 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 263.08 and 120.72 is: 166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 263.08 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/263.08 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 263.08 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 31,759.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,759.02/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.61

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