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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.18, 269.48 and 121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.18, 269.48 and 121.53 is: 167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.18 : 269.48 = 121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.18/269.48 = 121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.18x = 269.48 × 121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.18x = 32,749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,749.30/195.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.79

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