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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.15, 269.19 and 121.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.15, 269.19 and 121.41 is: 167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.15 : 269.19 = 121.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.15/269.19 = 121.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.15x = 269.19 × 121.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.15x = 32,682.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,682.36/195.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.47

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