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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.16, 269.30 and 121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.16, 269.30 and 121.45 is: 167.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.16 : 269.30 = 121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.16/269.30 = 121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.16x = 269.30 × 121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.16x = 32,706.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,706.49/195.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.59

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