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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.37, 268.37 and 120.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.37, 268.37 and 120.75 is: 166.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.37 : 268.37 = 120.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.37/268.37 = 120.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.37x = 268.37 × 120.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.37x = 32,405.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,405.68/194.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.72

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