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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.55, 269.84 and 108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.55, 269.84 and 108.20 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.55 : 269.84 = 108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.55/269.84 = 108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.55x = 269.84 × 108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.55x = 29,196.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,196.69/195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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