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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.68, 270.12 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.68, 270.12 and 112.86 is: 155.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.68 : 270.12 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.68/270.12 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.68x = 270.12 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.68x = 30,485.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,485.53/195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.79

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