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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.27, 269.54 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.27, 269.54 and 120.62 is: 166.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.27 : 269.54 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.27/269.54 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.27x = 269.54 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.27x = 32,509.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,509.96/195.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.49

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