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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.68, 268.52 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.68, 268.52 and 124.74 is: 172.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.68 : 268.52 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.68/268.52 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.68x = 268.52 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.68x = 33,495.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,495.18/194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.05

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