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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.12, 269.32 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.12, 269.32 and 137.04 is: 189.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.12 : 269.32 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.12/269.32 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.12x = 269.32 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.12x = 36,907.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,907.61/195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.15

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