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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.95, 291.08 and 125.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.95, 291.08 and 125.61 is: 188.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.95 : 291.08 = 125.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.95/291.08 = 125.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.95x = 291.08 × 125.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.95x = 36,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,562.56/193.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.52

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