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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.68, 270.14 and 122.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.68, 270.14 and 122.11 is: 168.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.68 : 270.14 = 122.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.68/270.14 = 122.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.68x = 270.14 × 122.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.68x = 32,985.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,985.51/195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.57

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