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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 269.10 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 269.10 and 116.34 is: 160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 269.10 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/269.10 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 269.10 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 31,307.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,307.09/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.55

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