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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.69, 269.98 and 112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.69, 269.98 and 112.82 is: 155.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.69 : 269.98 = 112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.69/269.98 = 112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.69x = 269.98 × 112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.69x = 30,458.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,458.91/195.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.65

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