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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.95, 270.38 and 113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.95, 270.38 and 113.06 is: 156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.95 : 270.38 = 113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.95/270.38 = 113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.95x = 270.38 × 113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.95x = 30,570.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,570.12/195.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.01

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