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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.79, 267.25 and 120.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.79, 267.25 and 120.13 is: 165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.79 : 267.25 = 120.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.79/267.25 = 120.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.79x = 267.25 × 120.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.79x = 32,105.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,105.50/193.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.67

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