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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.81, 270.25 and 112.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.81, 270.25 and 112.93 is: 155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.81 : 270.25 = 112.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.81/270.25 = 112.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.81x = 270.25 × 112.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.81x = 30,519.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,519.33/195.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.87

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