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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.79, 270.19 and 112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.79, 270.19 and 112.89 is: 155.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.79 : 270.19 = 112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.79/270.19 = 112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.79x = 270.19 × 112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.79x = 30,502.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,502.48/195.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.79

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