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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.63, 269.99 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.63, 269.99 and 108.32 is: 149.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.63 : 269.99 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.63/269.99 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.63x = 269.99 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.63x = 29,243.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,243.43/195.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.48

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