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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.66, 270.02 and 108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.66, 270.02 and 108.34 is: 149.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.66 : 270.02 = 108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.66/270.02 = 108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.66x = 270.02 × 108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.66x = 29,252.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,252.75/195.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.51

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