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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.51, 269.85 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.51, 269.85 and 112.66 is: 155.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.51 : 269.85 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.51/269.85 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.51x = 269.85 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.51x = 30,400.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,400.63/195.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.49

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