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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.29, 267.82 and 120.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.29, 267.82 and 120.55 is: 166.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.29 : 267.82 = 120.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.29/267.82 = 120.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.29x = 267.82 × 120.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.29x = 32,285.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,285.70/194.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.17

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