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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.39, 269.78 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.39, 269.78 and 121.82 is: 168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.39 : 269.78 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.39/269.78 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.39x = 269.78 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.39x = 32,862.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,862.64/195.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.19

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