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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.37, 269.59 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.37, 269.59 and 125.30 is: 172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.37 : 269.59 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.37/269.59 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.37x = 269.59 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.37x = 33,779.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,779.00/195.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.90

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