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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.67, 268.49 and 121.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.67, 268.49 and 121.01 is: 166.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.67 : 268.49 = 121.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.67/268.49 = 121.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.67x = 268.49 × 121.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.67x = 32,489.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,489.97/194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.90

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