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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.93, 268.75 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.93, 268.75 and 124.86 is: 172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.93 : 268.75 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.93/268.75 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.93x = 268.75 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.93x = 33,556.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,556.52/194.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.15

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