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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.05, 267.85 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.05, 267.85 and 120.33 is: 166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.05 : 267.85 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.05/267.85 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.05x = 267.85 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.05x = 32,229.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,229.45/194.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.08

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