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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.62, 270 and 121.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.62, 270 and 121.89 is: 168.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.62 : 270 = 121.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.62/270 = 121.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.62x = 270 × 121.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.62x = 32,910.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,910.30/195.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.23

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