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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.14, 292.71 and 71.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.14, 292.71 and 71.75 is: 107.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.14 : 292.71 = 71.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.14/292.71 = 71.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.14x = 292.71 × 71.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.14x = 21,000.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,000.48/195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.62

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