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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.61, 289.82 and 121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.61, 289.82 and 121.13 is: 181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.61 : 289.82 = 121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.61/289.82 = 121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.61x = 289.82 × 121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.61x = 35,105.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,105.29/193.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.32

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