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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.75, 270.14 and 118.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.75, 270.14 and 118.17 is: 163.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.75 : 270.14 = 118.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.75/270.14 = 118.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.75x = 270.14 × 118.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.75x = 31,921.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,921.85/195.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.07

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