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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.16, 269.32 and 121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.16, 269.32 and 121.54 is: 167.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.16 : 269.32 = 121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.16/269.32 = 121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.16x = 269.32 × 121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.16x = 32,731.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,731.81/195.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.72

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