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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.72, 268.54 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.72, 268.54 and 124.75 is: 172.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.72 : 268.54 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.72/268.54 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.72x = 268.54 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.72x = 33,500.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,500.70/194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.05

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