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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.06, 269.19 and 117.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.06, 269.19 and 117.42 is: 162.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.06 : 269.19 = 117.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.06/269.19 = 117.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.06x = 269.19 × 117.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.06x = 31,608.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,608.29/195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.04

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