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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.08, 289.56 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.08, 289.56 and 120.96 is: 181.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.08 : 289.56 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.08/289.56 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.08x = 289.56 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.08x = 35,025.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,025.18/193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.40

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