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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.16, 269.34 and 121.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.16, 269.34 and 121.48 is: 167.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.16 : 269.34 = 121.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.16/269.34 = 121.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.16x = 269.34 × 121.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.16x = 32,719.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,719.42/195.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.65

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