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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.81, 270.23 and 108.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.81, 270.23 and 108.49 is: 149.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.81 : 270.23 = 108.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.81/270.23 = 108.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.81x = 270.23 × 108.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.81x = 29,317.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,317.25/195.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.72

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