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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.71, 270.09 and 122.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.71, 270.09 and 122.03 is: 168.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.71 : 270.09 = 122.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.71/270.09 = 122.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.71x = 270.09 × 122.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.71x = 32,957.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,957.73/195.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.41

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