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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.70, 270.13 and 117.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.70, 270.13 and 117.07 is: 161.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.70 : 270.13 = 117.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.70/270.13 = 117.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.70x = 270.13 × 117.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.70x = 31,624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,624.12/195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.59

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