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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.32, 268.08 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.32, 268.08 and 124.34 is: 171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.32 : 268.08 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.32/268.08 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.32x = 268.08 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.32x = 33,333.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,333.07/194.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.54

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