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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.36, 269.52 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.36, 269.52 and 116.68 is: 160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.36 : 269.52 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.36/269.52 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.36x = 269.52 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.36x = 31,447.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,447.59/195.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.97

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