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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.66, 270.05 and 112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.66, 270.05 and 112.82 is: 155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.66 : 270.05 = 112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.66/270.05 = 112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.66x = 270.05 × 112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.66x = 30,465.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,465.13/195.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.70

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