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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.33, 269.56 and 121.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.33, 269.56 and 121.65 is: 167.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.33 : 269.56 = 121.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.33/269.56 = 121.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.33x = 269.56 × 121.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.33x = 32,791.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,791.97/195.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.88

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