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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.63, 270.01 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.63, 270.01 and 112.73 is: 155.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.63 : 270.01 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.63/270.01 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.63x = 270.01 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.63x = 30,436.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,436.88/195.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.58

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