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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 269.22 and 121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 269.22 and 121.53 is: 167.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 269.22 = 121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/269.22 = 121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 269.22 × 121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 32,719.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,719.77/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.58

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