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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.21, 269.50 and 121.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.21, 269.50 and 121.62 is: 167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.21 : 269.50 = 121.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.21/269.50 = 121.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.21x = 269.50 × 121.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.21x = 32,775.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,775.98/195.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.91

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