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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.47, 267.12 and 119.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.47, 267.12 and 119.90 is: 165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.47 : 267.12 = 119.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.47/267.12 = 119.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.47x = 267.12 × 119.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.47x = 32,025.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,025.75/193.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.53

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