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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.74, 288.55 and 120.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.74, 288.55 and 120.11 is: 179.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.74 : 288.55 = 120.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.74/288.55 = 120.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.74x = 288.55 × 120.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.74x = 34,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,657.74/192.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.82

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