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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.93, 269.02 and 125.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.93, 269.02 and 125.05 is: 172.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.93 : 269.02 = 125.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.93/269.02 = 125.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.93x = 269.02 × 125.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.93x = 33,640.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,640.95/194.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.58

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