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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.90, 270.36 and 113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.90, 270.36 and 113.01 is: 155.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.90 : 270.36 = 113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.90/270.36 = 113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.90x = 270.36 × 113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.90x = 30,554.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,554.40/195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.97

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