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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.47, 269.76 and 112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.47, 269.76 and 112.60 is: 155.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.47 : 269.76 = 112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.47/269.76 = 112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.47x = 269.76 × 112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.47x = 30,374.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,374.98/195.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.39

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