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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.02, 292.37 and 73.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.02, 292.37 and 73.21 is: 109.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.02 : 292.37 = 73.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.02/292.37 = 73.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.02x = 292.37 × 73.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.02x = 21,404.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,404.41/195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.75

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