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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.95, 263.40 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.95, 263.40 and 120.93 is: 166.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.95 : 263.40 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.95/263.40 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.95x = 263.40 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.95x = 31,852.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,852.96/190.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.81

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