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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 268.95 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 268.95 and 135.96 is: 187.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 268.95 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/268.95 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 268.95 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 36,566.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,566.44/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.52

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