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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.08, 289.86 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.08, 289.86 and 121.08 is: 181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.08 : 289.86 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.08/289.86 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.08x = 289.86 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.08x = 35,096.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,096.25/193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.77

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