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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195, 292.56 and 103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195, 292.56 and 103.68 is: 155.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195 : 292.56 = 103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195/292.56 = 103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195x = 292.56 × 103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195x = 30,332.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,332.62/195
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.55

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