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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.68, 270 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.68, 270 and 133.72 is: 184.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.68 : 270 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.68/270 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.68x = 270 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.68x = 36,104.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,104.40/195.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.51

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