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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.12, 293 and 99.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.12, 293 and 99.04 is: 148.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.12 : 293 = 99.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.12/293 = 99.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.12x = 293 × 99.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.12x = 29,018.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,018.72/195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.72

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