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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.23, 269.16 and 125.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.23, 269.16 and 125.17 is: 172.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.23 : 269.16 = 125.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.23/269.16 = 125.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.23x = 269.16 × 125.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.23x = 33,689.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,689.41/195.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.57

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