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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.42, 269.61 and 125.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.42, 269.61 and 125.55 is: 173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.42 : 269.61 = 125.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.42/269.61 = 125.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.42x = 269.61 × 125.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.42x = 33,849.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,849.54/195.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.21

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