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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.74, 270.14 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.74, 270.14 and 112.88 is: 155.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.74 : 270.14 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.74/270.14 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.74x = 270.14 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.74x = 30,493.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,493.40/195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.79

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