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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.92, 270.37 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.92, 270.37 and 108.60 is: 149.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.92 : 270.37 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.92/270.37 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.92x = 270.37 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.92x = 29,362.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,362.18/195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.87

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