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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.70, 270.19 and 122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.70, 270.19 and 122.12 is: 168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.70 : 270.19 = 122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.70/270.19 = 122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.70x = 270.19 × 122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.70x = 32,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,995.60/195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.60

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