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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.02, 269.24 and 128.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.02, 269.24 and 128.73 is: 177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.02 : 269.24 = 128.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.02/269.24 = 128.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.02x = 269.24 × 128.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.02x = 34,659.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,659.27/195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.72

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