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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.02, 292.55 and 79.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.02, 292.55 and 79.48 is: 119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.02 : 292.55 = 79.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.02/292.55 = 79.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.02x = 292.55 × 79.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.02x = 23,251.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,251.28/195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.22

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