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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.21, 269.49 and 121.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.21, 269.49 and 121.59 is: 167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.21 : 269.49 = 121.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.21/269.49 = 121.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.21x = 269.49 × 121.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.21x = 32,766.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,766.68/195.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.85

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