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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.37, 269.60 and 108.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.37, 269.60 and 108.05 is: 149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.37 : 269.60 = 108.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.37/269.60 = 108.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.37x = 269.60 × 108.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.37x = 29,128.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,128.39/195.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.10

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