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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.95, 2.69 and 1.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.95, 2.69 and 1.14 is: 1.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.95 : 2.69 = 1.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.95/2.69 = 1.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.95x = 2.69 × 1.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.95x = 3.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3.05/1.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1.57

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