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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.33, 269.36 and 125.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.33, 269.36 and 125.37 is: 172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.33 : 269.36 = 125.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.33/269.36 = 125.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.33x = 269.36 × 125.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.33x = 33,769.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,769.71/195.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.89

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