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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.10, 269.03 and 132.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.10, 269.03 and 132.81 is: 183.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.10 : 269.03 = 132.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.10/269.03 = 132.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.10x = 269.03 × 132.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.10x = 35,729.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,729.87/195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.14

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