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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.68, 269.87 and 122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.68, 269.87 and 122.01 is: 168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.68 : 269.87 = 122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.68/269.87 = 122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.68x = 269.87 × 122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.68x = 32,925.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,925.22/195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.26

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