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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.79, 268.75 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.79, 268.75 and 121.08 is: 167.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.79 : 268.75 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.79/268.75 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.79x = 268.75 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.79x = 32,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,540.25/194.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.05

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