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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.61, 269.92 and 108.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.61, 269.92 and 108.26 is: 149.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.61 : 269.92 = 108.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.61/269.92 = 108.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.61x = 269.92 × 108.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.61x = 29,221.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,221.54/195.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.39

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