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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.18, 289.53 and 121.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.18, 289.53 and 121.09 is: 181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.18 : 289.53 = 121.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.18/289.53 = 121.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.18x = 289.53 × 121.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.18x = 35,059.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,059.19/193.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.48

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