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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.02, 269.03 and 142.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.02, 269.03 and 142.53 is: 196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.02 : 269.03 = 142.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.02/269.03 = 142.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.02x = 269.03 × 142.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.02x = 38,344.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,344.13/195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.62

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