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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.78, 268.71 and 121.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.78, 268.71 and 121.07 is: 167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.78 : 268.71 = 121.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.78/268.71 = 121.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.78x = 268.71 × 121.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.78x = 32,531.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,531.38/194.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.02

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