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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.88, 270.22 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.88, 270.22 and 112.96 is: 155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.88 : 270.22 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.88/270.22 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.88x = 270.22 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.88x = 30,524.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,524.05/195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.83

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