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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.76, 268.66 and 121.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.76, 268.66 and 121.03 is: 166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.76 : 268.66 = 121.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.76/268.66 = 121.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.76x = 268.66 × 121.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.76x = 32,515.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,515.92/194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.95

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