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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.93, 270.37 and 108.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.93, 270.37 and 108.59 is: 149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.93 : 270.37 = 108.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.93/270.37 = 108.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.93x = 270.37 × 108.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.93x = 29,359.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,359.48/195.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.85

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