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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.72, 269.96 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.72, 269.96 and 124.84 is: 172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.72 : 269.96 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.72/269.96 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.72x = 269.96 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.72x = 33,701.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,701.81/195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.19

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