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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.87, 268.79 and 124.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.87, 268.79 and 124.95 is: 172.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.87 : 268.79 = 124.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.87/268.79 = 124.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.87x = 268.79 × 124.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.87x = 33,585.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,585.31/194.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.35

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