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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.74, 270.16 and 112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.74, 270.16 and 112.89 is: 155.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.74 : 270.16 = 112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.74/270.16 = 112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.74x = 270.16 × 112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.74x = 30,498.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,498.36/195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.81

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