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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.78, 270.13 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.78, 270.13 and 117.12 is: 161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.78 : 270.13 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.78/270.13 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.78x = 270.13 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.78x = 31,636.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,636.36/195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.60

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