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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.73, 270.11 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.73, 270.11 and 111.69 is: 154.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.73 : 270.11 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.73/270.11 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.73x = 270.11 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.73x = 30,168.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,168.87/195.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.14

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