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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.66, 268.65 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.66, 268.65 and 121.02 is: 167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.66 : 268.65 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.66/268.65 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.66x = 268.65 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.66x = 32,512.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,512.02/194.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.02

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