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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.89, 267.62 and 120.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.89, 267.62 and 120.17 is: 165.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.89 : 267.62 = 120.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.89/267.62 = 120.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.89x = 267.62 × 120.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.89x = 32,159.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,159.90/193.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.87

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