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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.37, 269.56 and 112.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.37, 269.56 and 112.49 is: 155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.37 : 269.56 = 112.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.37/269.56 = 112.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.37x = 269.56 × 112.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.37x = 30,322.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,322.80/195.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.21

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