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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.56, 269.91 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.56, 269.91 and 112.73 is: 155.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.56 : 269.91 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.56/269.91 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.56x = 269.91 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.56x = 30,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,425.60/195.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.58

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