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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.03, 292.58 and 86.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.03, 292.58 and 86.81 is: 130.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.03 : 292.58 = 86.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.03/292.58 = 86.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.03x = 292.58 × 86.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.03x = 25,399.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,399.17/195.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.23

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