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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.55, 269.86 and 108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.55, 269.86 and 108.22 is: 149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.55 : 269.86 = 108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.55/269.86 = 108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.55x = 269.86 × 108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.55x = 29,203.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,203.98/195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.34

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