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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.47, 269.75 and 112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.47, 269.75 and 112.59 is: 155.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.47 : 269.75 = 112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.47/269.75 = 112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.47x = 269.75 × 112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.47x = 30,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,370.59/195.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.38

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