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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.12, 292.77 and 86.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.12, 292.77 and 86.98 is: 130.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.12 : 292.77 = 86.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.12/292.77 = 86.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.12x = 292.77 × 86.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.12x = 25,465.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,465.13/195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.51

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