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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.67, 270.12 and 130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.67, 270.12 and 130.29 is: 179.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.67 : 270.12 = 130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.67/270.12 = 130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.67x = 270.12 × 130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.67x = 35,193.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,193.93/195.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.86

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