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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 292.55 and 66.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 292.55 and 66.75 is: 100.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 292.55 = 66.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/292.55 = 66.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 292.55 × 66.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 19,527.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,527.71/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.14

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