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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.68, 270.04 and 112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.68, 270.04 and 112.81 is: 155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.68 : 270.04 = 112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.68/270.04 = 112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.68x = 270.04 × 112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.68x = 30,463.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,463.55/195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.68

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