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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.63, 270.05 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.63, 270.05 and 130.11 is: 179.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.63 : 270.05 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.63/270.05 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.63x = 270.05 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.63x = 35,135.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,135.55/195.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.60

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