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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.02, 267.72 and 124.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.02, 267.72 and 124.05 is: 171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.02 : 267.72 = 124.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.02/267.72 = 124.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.02x = 267.72 × 124.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.02x = 33,210.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,210.67/194.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.17

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