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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.75, 268.83 and 124.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.75, 268.83 and 124.93 is: 172.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.75 : 268.83 = 124.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.75/268.83 = 124.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.75x = 268.83 × 124.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.75x = 33,584.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,584.93/194.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.45

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