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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 269.22 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 269.22 and 125.12 is: 172.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 269.22 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/269.22 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 269.22 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 33,684.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,684.81/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.74

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