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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.95, 268.91 and 121.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.95, 268.91 and 121.21 is: 167.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.95 : 268.91 = 121.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.95/268.91 = 121.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.95x = 268.91 × 121.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.95x = 32,592.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,592.63/194.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.19

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