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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.62, 269.87 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.62, 269.87 and 130.14 is: 179.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.62 : 269.87 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.62/269.87 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.62x = 269.87 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.62x = 35,120.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,120.23/195.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.54

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