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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.73, 263.09 and 120.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.73, 263.09 and 120.77 is: 166.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.73 : 263.09 = 120.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.73/263.09 = 120.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.73x = 263.09 × 120.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.73x = 31,773.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,773.38/190.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.59

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