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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 269.13 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 269.13 and 121.32 is: 167.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 269.13 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/269.13 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 269.13 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 32,650.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,650.85/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.44

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