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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.75, 270.20 and 125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.75, 270.20 and 125.84 is: 173.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.75 : 270.20 = 125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.75/270.20 = 125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.75x = 270.20 × 125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.75x = 34,001.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,001.97/195.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.70

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