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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.70, 270.10 and 116.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.70, 270.10 and 116.98 is: 161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.70 : 270.10 = 116.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.70/270.10 = 116.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.70x = 270.10 × 116.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.70x = 31,596.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,596.30/195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.45

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