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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.89, 270.19 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.89, 270.19 and 122.18 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.89 : 270.19 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.89/270.19 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.89x = 270.19 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.89x = 33,010.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,010.16/195.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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