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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 269.13 and 117.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 269.13 and 117.42 is: 162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 269.13 = 117.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/269.13 = 117.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 269.13 × 117.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 31,601.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,601.24/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.06

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