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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.81, 270.05 and 136.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.81, 270.05 and 136.73 is: 188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.81 : 270.05 = 136.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.81/270.05 = 136.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.81x = 270.05 × 136.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.81x = 36,921.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,921.90/195.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.56

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