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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.60, 268.48 and 124.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.60, 268.48 and 124.67 is: 172.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.60 : 268.48 = 124.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.60/268.48 = 124.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.60x = 268.48 × 124.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.60x = 33,471.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,471.40/194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.00

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