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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.85, 287.78 and 120.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.85, 287.78 and 120.03 is: 180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.85 : 287.78 = 120.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.85/287.78 = 120.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.85x = 287.78 × 120.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.85x = 34,541.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,541.63/191.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.05

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