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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.51, 268.51 and 120.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.51, 268.51 and 120.85 is: 166.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.51 : 268.51 = 120.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.51/268.51 = 120.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.51x = 268.51 × 120.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.51x = 32,449.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,449.10/194.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.83

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