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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.82, 270.15 and 125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.82, 270.15 and 125.90 is: 173.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.82 : 270.15 = 125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.82/270.15 = 125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.82x = 270.15 × 125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.82x = 34,011.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,011.89/195.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.69

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