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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.75, 270.21 and 125.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.75, 270.21 and 125.93 is: 173.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.75 : 270.21 = 125.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.75/270.21 = 125.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.75x = 270.21 × 125.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.75x = 34,027.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,027.55/195.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.83

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