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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.44, 269.72 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.44, 269.72 and 108.12 is: 149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.44 : 269.72 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.44/269.72 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.44x = 269.72 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.44x = 29,161.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,161.59/195.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.21

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