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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.36, 269.51 and 121.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.36, 269.51 and 121.55 is: 167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.36 : 269.51 = 121.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.36/269.51 = 121.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.36x = 269.51 × 121.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.36x = 32,757.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,757.59/195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.68

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