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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.98, 270.43 and 113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.98, 270.43 and 113.06 is: 156.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.98 : 270.43 = 113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.98/270.43 = 113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.98x = 270.43 × 113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.98x = 30,575.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,575.21/195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.02

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