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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.05, 289.70 and 120.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.05, 289.70 and 120.95 is: 181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.05 : 289.70 = 120.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.05/289.70 = 120.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.05x = 289.70 × 120.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.05x = 35,039.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,039.22/193.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.50

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