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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.02, 292.62 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.02, 292.62 and 118.08 is: 177.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.02 : 292.62 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.02/292.62 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.02x = 292.62 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.02x = 34,552.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,552.57/195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.17

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