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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.40, 269.52 and 121.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.40, 269.52 and 121.62 is: 167.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.40 : 269.52 = 121.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.40/269.52 = 121.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.40x = 269.52 × 121.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.40x = 32,779.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,779.02/195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.75

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