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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.69, 269.98 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.69, 269.98 and 121.88 is: 168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.69 : 269.98 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.69/269.98 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.69x = 269.98 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.69x = 32,904.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,904.55/195.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.15

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