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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.44, 269.70 and 120.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.44, 269.70 and 120.74 is: 166.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.44 : 269.70 = 120.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.44/269.70 = 120.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.44x = 269.70 × 120.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.44x = 32,564.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,564.31/195.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.62

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