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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.95, 270.44 and 108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.95, 270.44 and 108.64 is: 149.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.95 : 270.44 = 108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.95/270.44 = 108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.95x = 270.44 × 108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.95x = 29,380.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,380.80/195.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.94

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