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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.14, 269.16 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.14, 269.16 and 132.87 is: 183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.14 : 269.16 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.14/269.16 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.14x = 269.16 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.14x = 35,763.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,763.80/195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.27

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