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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.65, 268.64 and 124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.65, 268.64 and 124.72 is: 172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.65 : 268.64 = 124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.65/268.64 = 124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.65x = 268.64 × 124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.65x = 33,504.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,504.78/194.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.13

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