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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.59, 270.06 and 137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.59, 270.06 and 137.68 is: 190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.59 : 270.06 = 137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.59/270.06 = 137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.59x = 270.06 × 137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.59x = 37,181.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,181.86/195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.10

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