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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.64, 270 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.64, 270 and 118.04 is: 162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.64 : 270 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.64/270 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.64x = 270 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.64x = 31,870.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,870.80/195.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.91

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