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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.77, 268.62 and 124.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.77, 268.62 and 124.81 is: 172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.77 : 268.62 = 124.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.77/268.62 = 124.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.77x = 268.62 × 124.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.77x = 33,526.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,526.46/194.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.13

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