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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.12, 269.33 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.12, 269.33 and 137.07 is: 189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.12 : 269.33 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.12/269.33 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.12x = 269.33 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.12x = 36,916.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,916.38/195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.20

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