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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.01, 268.92 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.01, 268.92 and 121.23 is: 167.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.01 : 268.92 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.01/268.92 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.01x = 268.92 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.01x = 32,601.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,601.17/195.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.18

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