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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.47, 268.13 and 124.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.47, 268.13 and 124.42 is: 171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.47 : 268.13 = 124.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.47/268.13 = 124.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.47x = 268.13 × 124.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.47x = 33,358.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,358.77/194.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.54

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