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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.23, 269.40 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.23, 269.40 and 112.32 is: 154.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.23 : 269.40 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.23/269.40 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.23x = 269.40 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.23x = 30,259.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,259.01/195.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.99

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