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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.92, 291.20 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.92, 291.20 and 121.92 is: 183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.92 : 291.20 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.92/291.20 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.92x = 291.20 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.92x = 35,503.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,503.10/193.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.08

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