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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.13, 269.15 and 117.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.13, 269.15 and 117.51 is: 162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.13 : 269.15 = 117.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.13/269.15 = 117.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.13x = 269.15 × 117.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.13x = 31,626.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,626.47/195.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.08

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