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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.05, 292.71 and 73.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.05, 292.71 and 73.42 is: 110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.05 : 292.71 = 73.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.05/292.71 = 73.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.05x = 292.71 × 73.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.05x = 21,490.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,490.77/195.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.18

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