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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.53, 269.82 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.53, 269.82 and 121.86 is: 168.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.53 : 269.82 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.53/269.82 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.53x = 269.82 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.53x = 32,880.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,880.27/195.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.16

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