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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.99, 268.97 and 121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.99, 268.97 and 121.25 is: 167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.99 : 268.97 = 121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.99/268.97 = 121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.99x = 268.97 × 121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.99x = 32,610.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,610.66/194.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.25

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