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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.90, 270.18 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.90, 270.18 and 137.67 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.90 : 270.18 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.90/270.18 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.90x = 270.18 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.90x = 37,195.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,195.68/195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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