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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.92, 270.21 and 122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.92, 270.21 and 122.10 is: 168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.92 : 270.21 = 122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.92/270.21 = 122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.92x = 270.21 × 122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.92x = 32,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,992.64/195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.40

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