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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.26, 269.50 and 121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.26, 269.50 and 121.58 is: 167.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.26 : 269.50 = 121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.26/269.50 = 121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.26x = 269.50 × 121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.26x = 32,765.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,765.81/195.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.81

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