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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.68, 269.93 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.68, 269.93 and 130.23 is: 179.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.68 : 269.93 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.68/269.93 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.68x = 269.93 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.68x = 35,152.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,152.33/195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.65

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