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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.77, 270.39 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.77, 270.39 and 130.16 is: 179.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.77 : 270.39 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.77/270.39 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.77x = 270.39 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.77x = 35,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,193.96/195.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.77

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