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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.10, 269.23 and 125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.10, 269.23 and 125.06 is: 172.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.10 : 269.23 = 125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.10/269.23 = 125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.10x = 269.23 × 125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.10x = 33,669.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,669.90/195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.58

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