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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.02, 269.14 and 121.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.02, 269.14 and 121.31 is: 167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.02 : 269.14 = 121.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.02/269.14 = 121.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.02x = 269.14 × 121.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.02x = 32,649.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,649.74/195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.42

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