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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.86, 268.86 and 121.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.86, 268.86 and 121.15 is: 167.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.86 : 268.86 = 121.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.86/268.86 = 121.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.86x = 268.86 × 121.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.86x = 32,572.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,572.39/194.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.16

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