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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.53, 269.70 and 121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.53, 269.70 and 121.75 is: 167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.53 : 269.70 = 121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.53/269.70 = 121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.53x = 269.70 × 121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.53x = 32,834.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,834.84/195.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.93

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