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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.90, 270.22 and 125.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.90, 270.22 and 125.93 is: 173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.90 : 270.22 = 125.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.90/270.22 = 125.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.90x = 270.22 × 125.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.90x = 34,028.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,028.80/195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.71

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