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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.77, 270.18 and 118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.77, 270.18 and 118.13 is: 163.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.77 : 270.18 = 118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.77/270.18 = 118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.77x = 270.18 × 118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.77x = 31,914.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,914.42/195.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.02

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