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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.63, 269.97 and 121.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.63, 269.97 and 121.99 is: 168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.63 : 269.97 = 121.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.63/269.97 = 121.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.63x = 269.97 × 121.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.63x = 32,933.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,933.01/195.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.35

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