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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.72, 270.09 and 108.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.72, 270.09 and 108.39 is: 149.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.72 : 270.09 = 108.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.72/270.09 = 108.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.72x = 270.09 × 108.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.72x = 29,275.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,275.06/195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.58

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