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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.72, 270.22 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.72, 270.22 and 118.12 is: 163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.72 : 270.22 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.72/270.22 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.72x = 270.22 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.72x = 31,918.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,918.39/195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.08

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