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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.90, 270.42 and 122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.90, 270.42 and 122.24 is: 168.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.90 : 270.42 = 122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.90/270.42 = 122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.90x = 270.42 × 122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.90x = 33,054.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,054.33/195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.73

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