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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.25, 263.87 and 120.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.25, 263.87 and 120.37 is: 166.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.25 : 263.87 = 120.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.25/263.87 = 120.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.25x = 263.87 × 120.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.25x = 31,760.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,760.11/191.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.07

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