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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.63, 270.02 and 125.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.63, 270.02 and 125.67 is: 173.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.63 : 270.02 = 125.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.63/270.02 = 125.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.63x = 270.02 × 125.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.63x = 33,932.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,932.79/195.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.45

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