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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.67, 270.09 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.67, 270.09 and 125.92 is: 173.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.67 : 270.09 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.67/270.09 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.67x = 270.09 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.67x = 34,009.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,009.10/195.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.81

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