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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.34, 268.17 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.34, 268.17 and 125.34 is: 172.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.34 : 268.17 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.34/268.17 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.34x = 268.17 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.34x = 33,612.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,612.43/194.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.96

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