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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.63, 269.88 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.63, 269.88 and 125.56 is: 173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.63 : 269.88 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.63/269.88 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.63x = 269.88 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.63x = 33,886.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,886.13/195.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.22

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