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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.53, 269.83 and 112.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.53, 269.83 and 112.63 is: 155.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.53 : 269.83 = 112.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.53/269.83 = 112.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.53x = 269.83 × 112.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.53x = 30,390.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,390.95/195.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.43

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