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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.80, 270.19 and 112.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.80, 270.19 and 112.91 is: 155.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.80 : 270.19 = 112.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.80/270.19 = 112.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.80x = 270.19 × 112.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.80x = 30,507.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,507.15/195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.81

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