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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.83, 270.23 and 112.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.83, 270.23 and 112.95 is: 155.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.83 : 270.23 = 112.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.83/270.23 = 112.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.83x = 270.23 × 112.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.83x = 30,521.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,521.91/195.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.86

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