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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.57, 269.87 and 112.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.57, 269.87 and 112.67 is: 155.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.57 : 269.87 = 112.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.57/269.87 = 112.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.57x = 269.87 × 112.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.57x = 30,404.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,404.34/195.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.47

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