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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.06, 292.61 and 65.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.06, 292.61 and 65.01 is: 97.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.06 : 292.61 = 65.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.06/292.61 = 65.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.06x = 292.61 × 65.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.06x = 19,022.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,022.58/195.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.52

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