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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.93, 269.13 and 125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.93, 269.13 and 125.02 is: 172.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.93 : 269.13 = 125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.93/269.13 = 125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.93x = 269.13 × 125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.93x = 33,645.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,645.29/194.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.60

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