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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.71, 263.26 and 121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.71, 263.26 and 121.75 is: 168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.71 : 263.26 = 121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.71/263.26 = 121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.71x = 263.26 × 121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.71x = 32,050.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,050.89/190.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.07

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