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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.54, 269.85 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.54, 269.85 and 121.88 is: 168.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.54 : 269.85 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.54/269.85 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.54x = 269.85 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.54x = 32,888.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,888.98/195.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.20

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