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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.98, 267.68 and 120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.98, 267.68 and 120.29 is: 165.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.98 : 267.68 = 120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.98/267.68 = 120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.98x = 267.68 × 120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.98x = 32,197.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,197.85/193.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.98

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