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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.97, 270.45 and 108.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.97, 270.45 and 108.65 is: 149.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.97 : 270.45 = 108.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.97/270.45 = 108.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.97x = 270.45 × 108.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.97x = 29,382.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,382.50/195.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.93

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