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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.44, 269.79 and 121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.44, 269.79 and 121.80 is: 168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.44 : 269.79 = 121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.44/269.79 = 121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.44x = 269.79 × 121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.44x = 32,859.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,859.75/195.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.13

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