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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.86, 263.25 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.86, 263.25 and 120.93 is: 166.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.86 : 263.25 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.86/263.25 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.86x = 263.25 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.86x = 31,834.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,834.22/190.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.79

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