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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.73, 270.12 and 137.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.73, 270.12 and 137.53 is: 189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.73 : 270.12 = 137.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.73/270.12 = 137.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.73x = 270.12 × 137.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.73x = 37,149.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,149.60/195.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.80

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