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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.13, 292.73 and 79.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.13, 292.73 and 79.53 is: 119.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.13 : 292.73 = 79.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.13/292.73 = 79.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.13x = 292.73 × 79.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.13x = 23,281.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,281.42/195.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.32

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