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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.92, 291.06 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.92, 291.06 and 120.93 is: 181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.92 : 291.06 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.92/291.06 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.92x = 291.06 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.92x = 35,198.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,198.92/193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.51

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