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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.92, 270.54 and 122.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.92, 270.54 and 122.37 is: 168.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.92 : 270.54 = 122.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.92/270.54 = 122.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.92x = 270.54 × 122.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.92x = 33,104.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,104.97/195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.97

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