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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.89, 270.34 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.89, 270.34 and 108.56 is: 149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.89 : 270.34 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.89/270.34 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.89x = 270.34 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.89x = 29,348.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,348.51/195.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.83

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