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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.72, 270 and 133.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.72, 270 and 133.53 is: 184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.72 : 270 = 133.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.72/270 = 133.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.72x = 270 × 133.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.72x = 36,053.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,053.10/195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.21

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