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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.87, 270.38 and 113.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.87, 270.38 and 113.05 is: 156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.87 : 270.38 = 113.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.87/270.38 = 113.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.87x = 270.38 × 113.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.87x = 30,565.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,565.22/195.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.05

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