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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.66, 269.90 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.66, 269.90 and 116.91 is: 161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.66 : 269.90 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.66/269.90 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.66x = 269.90 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.66x = 31,554.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,554.01/195.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.27

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