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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.91, 270.27 and 112.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.91, 270.27 and 112.99 is: 155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.91 : 270.27 = 112.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.91/270.27 = 112.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.91x = 270.27 × 112.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.91x = 30,537.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,537.81/195.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.88

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