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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.73, 269.85 and 125.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.73, 269.85 and 125.67 is: 173.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.73 : 269.85 = 125.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.73/269.85 = 125.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.73x = 269.85 × 125.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.73x = 33,910.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,910.70/195.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.26

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