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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.96, 270.45 and 108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.96, 270.45 and 108.66 is: 149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.96 : 270.45 = 108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.96/270.45 = 108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.96x = 270.45 × 108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.96x = 29,387.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,387.10/195.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.96

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