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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.95, 270.54 and 126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.95, 270.54 and 126.05 is: 174.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.95 : 270.54 = 126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.95/270.54 = 126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.95x = 270.54 × 126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.95x = 34,100.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,100.21/195.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.02

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