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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.45, 269.70 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.45, 269.70 and 112.55 is: 155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.45 : 269.70 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.45/269.70 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.45x = 269.70 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.45x = 30,353.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,353.39/195.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.30

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