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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.87, 270.18 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.87, 270.18 and 122.16 is: 168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.87 : 270.18 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.87/270.18 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.87x = 270.18 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.87x = 33,005.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,005.19/195.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.51

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