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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.80, 289.32 and 120.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.80, 289.32 and 120.70 is: 181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.80 : 289.32 = 120.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.80/289.32 = 120.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.80x = 289.32 × 120.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.80x = 34,920.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,920.92/192.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.13

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