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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.01, 269.12 and 120.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.01, 269.12 and 120.31 is: 166.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.01 : 269.12 = 120.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.01/269.12 = 120.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.01x = 269.12 × 120.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.01x = 32,377.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,377.46/195.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.03

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