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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.37, 269.75 and 121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.37, 269.75 and 121.75 is: 168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.37 : 269.75 = 121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.37/269.75 = 121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.37x = 269.75 × 121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.37x = 32,842.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,842.06/195.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.10

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