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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.91, 270.05 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.91, 270.05 and 133.72 is: 184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.91 : 270.05 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.91/270.05 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.91x = 270.05 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.91x = 36,109.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,109.74/195.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.32

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