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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.04, 292.16 and 86.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.04, 292.16 and 86.68 is: 129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.04 : 292.16 = 86.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.04/292.16 = 86.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.04x = 292.16 × 86.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.04x = 25,324.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,324.43/195.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.84

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