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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.03, 267.76 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.03, 267.76 and 120.32 is: 166.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.03 : 267.76 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.03/267.76 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.03x = 267.76 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.03x = 32,215.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,215.54/194.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.04

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