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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.58, 269.81 and 125.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.58, 269.81 and 125.62 is: 173.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.58 : 269.81 = 125.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.58/269.81 = 125.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.58x = 269.81 × 125.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.58x = 33,893.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,893.53/195.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.30

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