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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.28, 269.52 and 121.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.28, 269.52 and 121.66 is: 167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.28 : 269.52 = 121.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.28/269.52 = 121.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.28x = 269.52 × 121.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.28x = 32,789.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,789.80/195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.91

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