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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.05, 263.48 and 120.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.05, 263.48 and 120.99 is: 166.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.05 : 263.48 = 120.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.05/263.48 = 120.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.05x = 263.48 × 120.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.05x = 31,877.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,877.35/191.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.85

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