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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.82, 270.24 and 122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.82, 270.24 and 122.08 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.82 : 270.24 = 122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.82/270.24 = 122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.82x = 270.24 × 122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.82x = 32,990.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,990.90/195.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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