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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.89, 270.43 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.89, 270.43 and 122.32 is: 168.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.89 : 270.43 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.89/270.43 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.89x = 270.43 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.89x = 33,078.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,078.02/195.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.86

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