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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.88, 270.15 and 122.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.88, 270.15 and 122.21 is: 168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.88 : 270.15 = 122.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.88/270.15 = 122.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.88x = 270.15 × 122.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.88x = 33,015.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,015.03/195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.55

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