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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.77, 270.06 and 125.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.77, 270.06 and 125.81 is: 173.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.77 : 270.06 = 125.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.77/270.06 = 125.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.77x = 270.06 × 125.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.77x = 33,976.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,976.25/195.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.55

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