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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.12, 269.46 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.12, 269.46 and 117.54 is: 162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.12 : 269.46 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.12/269.46 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.12x = 269.46 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.12x = 31,672.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,672.33/195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.32

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