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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.10, 292.55 and 121.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.10, 292.55 and 121.97 is: 182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.10 : 292.55 = 121.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.10/292.55 = 121.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.10x = 292.55 × 121.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.10x = 35,682.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,682.32/195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.89

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