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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.21, 269.34 and 116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.21, 269.34 and 116.54 is: 160.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.21 : 269.34 = 116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.21/269.34 = 116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.21x = 269.34 × 116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.21x = 31,388.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,388.01/195.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.79

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