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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.08, 292.62 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.08, 292.62 and 81 is: 121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.08 : 292.62 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.08/292.62 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.08x = 292.62 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.08x = 23,702.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,702.22/195.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.50

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