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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.38, 269.68 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.38, 269.68 and 125.42 is: 173.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.38 : 269.68 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.38/269.68 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.38x = 269.68 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.38x = 33,823.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,823.27/195.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.12

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