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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.36, 269.72 and 121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.36, 269.72 and 121.76 is: 168.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.36 : 269.72 = 121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.36/269.72 = 121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.36x = 269.72 × 121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.36x = 32,841.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,841.11/195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.11

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