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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.55, 269.85 and 112.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.55, 269.85 and 112.65 is: 155.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.55 : 269.85 = 112.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.55/269.85 = 112.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.55x = 269.85 × 112.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.55x = 30,398.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,398.60/195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.45

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