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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.08, 269.12 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.08, 269.12 and 117.44 is: 162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.08 : 269.12 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.08/269.12 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.08x = 269.12 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.08x = 31,605.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,605.45/195.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.01

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