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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.98, 263.53 and 121.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.98, 263.53 and 121.05 is: 167.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.98 : 263.53 = 121.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.98/263.53 = 121.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.98x = 263.53 × 121.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.98x = 31,900.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,900.31/190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.03

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