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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.65, 269.94 and 112.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.65, 269.94 and 112.75 is: 155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.65 : 269.94 = 112.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.65/269.94 = 112.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.65x = 269.94 × 112.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.65x = 30,435.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,435.55/195.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.56

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