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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.67, 269.92 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.67, 269.92 and 116.96 is: 161.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.67 : 269.92 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.67/269.92 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.67x = 269.92 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.67x = 31,568.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,568.49/195.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.34

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