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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.85, 268.74 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.85, 268.74 and 121.14 is: 167.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.85 : 268.74 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.85/268.74 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.85x = 268.74 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.85x = 32,555.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,555.16/194.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.08

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