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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.93, 268.92 and 121.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.93, 268.92 and 121.12 is: 167.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.93 : 268.92 = 121.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.93/268.92 = 121.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.93x = 268.92 × 121.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.93x = 32,571.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,571.59/194.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.09

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