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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.96, 270.48 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.96, 270.48 and 118.32 is: 163.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.96 : 270.48 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.96/270.48 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.96x = 270.48 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.96x = 32,003.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,003.19/195.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.31

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