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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.93, 270.32 and 113.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.93, 270.32 and 113.01 is: 155.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.93 : 270.32 = 113.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.93/270.32 = 113.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.93x = 270.32 × 113.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.93x = 30,548.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,548.30/195.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.91

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