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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.85, 270.19 and 125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.85, 270.19 and 125.90 is: 173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.85 : 270.19 = 125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.85/270.19 = 125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.85x = 270.19 × 125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.85x = 34,015.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,015.51/195.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.68

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