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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.33, 269.46 and 121.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.33, 269.46 and 121.71 is: 167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.33 : 269.46 = 121.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.33/269.46 = 121.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.33x = 269.46 × 121.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.33x = 32,795.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,795.98/195.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.90

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