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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.17, 269.39 and 125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.17, 269.39 and 125.27 is: 172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.17 : 269.39 = 125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.17/269.39 = 125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.17x = 269.39 × 125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.17x = 33,746.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,746.49/195.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.91

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