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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.67, 270.03 and 115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.67, 270.03 and 115.93 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.67 : 270.03 = 115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.67/270.03 = 115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.67x = 270.03 × 115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.67x = 31,304.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,304.58/195.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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