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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 269.19 and 121.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 269.19 and 121.49 is: 167.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 269.19 = 121.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/269.19 = 121.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 269.19 × 121.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 32,703.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,703.89/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.71

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