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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.62, 268.45 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.62, 268.45 and 124.70 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.62 : 268.45 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.62/268.45 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.62x = 268.45 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.62x = 33,475.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,475.72/194.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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