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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.89, 267.49 and 120.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.89, 267.49 and 120.07 is: 165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.89 : 267.49 = 120.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.89/267.49 = 120.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.89x = 267.49 × 120.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.89x = 32,117.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,117.52/193.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.65

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