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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.59, 269.89 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.59, 269.89 and 130.11 is: 179.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.59 : 269.89 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.59/269.89 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.59x = 269.89 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.59x = 35,115.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,115.06/195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.54

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