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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.87, 270.30 and 108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.87, 270.30 and 108.55 is: 149.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.87 : 270.30 = 108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.87/270.30 = 108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.87x = 270.30 × 108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.87x = 29,341.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,341.07/195.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.80

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