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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.68, 270.09 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.68, 270.09 and 118.07 is: 162.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.68 : 270.09 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.68/270.09 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.68x = 270.09 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.68x = 31,889.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,889.53/195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.97

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