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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 268.98 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 268.98 and 124.92 is: 172.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 268.98 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/268.98 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 268.98 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 33,600.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,600.98/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.42

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