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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.05, 292.66 and 86.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.05, 292.66 and 86.77 is: 130.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.05 : 292.66 = 86.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.05/292.66 = 86.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.05x = 292.66 × 86.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.05x = 25,393.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,393.16/195.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.19

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