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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.10, 292.71 and 87.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.10, 292.71 and 87.01 is: 130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.10 : 292.71 = 87.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.10/292.71 = 87.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.10x = 292.71 × 87.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.10x = 25,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,468.70/195.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.54

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