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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.80, 270.08 and 125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.80, 270.08 and 125.73 is: 173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.80 : 270.08 = 125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.80/270.08 = 125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.80x = 270.08 × 125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.80x = 33,957.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,957.16/195.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.43

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