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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 269.54 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 269.54 and 125.39 is: 173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 269.54 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/269.54 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 269.54 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 33,795.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,795.65/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.10

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