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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.92, 270.11 and 122.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.92, 270.11 and 122.11 is: 168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.92 : 270.11 = 122.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.92/270.11 = 122.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.92x = 270.11 × 122.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.92x = 32,983.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,983.13/195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.35

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