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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.75, 268.76 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.75, 268.76 and 121.08 is: 167.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.75 : 268.76 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.75/268.76 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.75x = 268.76 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.75x = 32,540.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,540.86/194.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.09

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