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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.47, 269.76 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.47, 269.76 and 106.96 is: 147.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.47 : 269.76 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.47/269.76 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.47x = 269.76 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.47x = 28,852.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,852.86/195.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.61

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