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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.81, 268.70 and 124.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.81, 268.70 and 124.79 is: 172.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.81 : 268.70 = 124.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.81/268.70 = 124.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.81x = 268.70 × 124.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.81x = 33,530.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,530.45/194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.12

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