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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.84, 270.35 and 112.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.84, 270.35 and 112.93 is: 155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.84 : 270.35 = 112.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.84/270.35 = 112.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.84x = 270.35 × 112.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.84x = 30,530.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,530.23/195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.90

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