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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.86, 269.02 and 121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.86, 269.02 and 121.24 is: 167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.86 : 269.02 = 121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.86/269.02 = 121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.86x = 269.02 × 121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.86x = 32,615.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,615.98/194.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.38

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