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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.42, 269.70 and 117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.42, 269.70 and 117.75 is: 162.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.42 : 269.70 = 117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.42/269.70 = 117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.42x = 269.70 × 117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.42x = 31,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,757.18/195.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.51

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