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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.46, 269.58 and 112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.46, 269.58 and 112.54 is: 155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.46 : 269.58 = 112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.46/269.58 = 112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.46x = 269.58 × 112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.46x = 30,338.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,338.15/195.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.21

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