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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.85, 270.12 and 122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.85, 270.12 and 122.14 is: 168.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.85 : 270.12 = 122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.85/270.12 = 122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.85x = 270.12 × 122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.85x = 32,992.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,992.46/195.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.46

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