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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.32, 269.56 and 112.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.32, 269.56 and 112.43 is: 155.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.32 : 269.56 = 112.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.32/269.56 = 112.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.32x = 269.56 × 112.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.32x = 30,306.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,306.63/195.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.16

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