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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.59, 269.90 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.59, 269.90 and 112.73 is: 155.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.59 : 269.90 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.59/269.90 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.59x = 269.90 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.59x = 30,423.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,423.91/195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.55

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