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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 268.79 and 136.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 268.79 and 136.07 is: 187.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 268.79 = 136.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/268.79 = 136.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 268.79 × 136.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 36,574.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,574.25/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.56

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