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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.76, 270.17 and 121.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.76, 270.17 and 121.07 is: 167.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.76 : 270.17 = 121.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.76/270.17 = 121.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.76x = 270.17 × 121.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.76x = 32,707.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,707.53/195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.08

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