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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.65, 270.01 and 120.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.65, 270.01 and 120.97 is: 166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.65 : 270.01 = 120.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.65/270.01 = 120.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.65x = 270.01 × 120.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.65x = 32,663.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,663.11/195.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.95

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