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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.78, 270.18 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.78, 270.18 and 118.16 is: 163.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.78 : 270.18 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.78/270.18 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.78x = 270.18 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.78x = 31,923.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,923.12/195.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.06

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