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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.50, 268.32 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.50, 268.32 and 124.54 is: 171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.50 : 268.32 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.50/268.32 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.50x = 268.32 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.50x = 33,416.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,416.57/194.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.81

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