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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.52, 266.90 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.52, 266.90 and 119.70 is: 165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.52 : 266.90 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.52/266.90 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.52x = 266.90 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.52x = 31,947.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,947.93/193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.09

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