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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.55, 269.96 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.55, 269.96 and 121.86 is: 168.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.55 : 269.96 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.55/269.96 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.55x = 269.96 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.55x = 32,896.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,896.72/195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.23

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