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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.81, 270.21 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.81, 270.21 and 112.92 is: 155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.81 : 270.21 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.81/270.21 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.81x = 270.21 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.81x = 30,512.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,512.11/195.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.83

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