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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.47, 269.75 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.47, 269.75 and 108.14 is: 149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.47 : 269.75 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.47/269.75 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.47x = 269.75 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.47x = 29,170.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,170.90/195.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.23

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