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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.72, 270.08 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.72, 270.08 and 122.04 is: 168.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.72 : 270.08 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.72/270.08 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.72x = 270.08 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.72x = 32,960.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,960.56/195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.41

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