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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.95, 270.47 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.95, 270.47 and 113.12 is: 156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.95 : 270.47 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.95/270.47 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.95x = 270.47 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.95x = 30,594.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,594.07/195.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.13

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