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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.89, 270.33 and 113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.89, 270.33 and 113.02 is: 155.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.89 : 270.33 = 113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.89/270.33 = 113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.89x = 270.33 × 113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.89x = 30,552.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,552.70/195.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.97

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