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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.28, 269.41 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.28, 269.41 and 125.32 is: 172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.28 : 269.41 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.28/269.41 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.28x = 269.41 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.28x = 33,762.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,762.46/195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.89

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