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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.56, 269.89 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.56, 269.89 and 112.68 is: 155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.56 : 269.89 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.56/269.89 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.56x = 269.89 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.56x = 30,409.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,409.29/195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.50

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