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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 292.23 and 73.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 292.23 and 73.14 is: 109.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 292.23 = 73.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/292.23 = 73.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 292.23 × 73.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 21,373.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,373.70/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.61

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