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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.92, 270.52 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.92, 270.52 and 126.08 is: 174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.92 : 270.52 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.92/270.52 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.92x = 270.52 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.92x = 34,107.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,107.16/195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.09

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