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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.60, 269.91 and 112.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.60, 269.91 and 112.71 is: 155.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.60 : 269.91 = 112.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.60/269.91 = 112.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.60x = 269.91 × 112.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.60x = 30,421.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,421.56/195.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.53

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