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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.60, 270.06 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.60, 270.06 and 122.02 is: 168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.60 : 270.06 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.60/270.06 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.60x = 270.06 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.60x = 32,952.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,952.72/195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.47

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