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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.06, 292.36 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.06, 292.36 and 92.21 is: 138.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.06 : 292.36 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.06/292.36 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.06x = 292.36 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.06x = 26,958.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,958.52/195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.21

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