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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.14, 292.59 and 121.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.14, 292.59 and 121.84 is: 182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.14 : 292.59 = 121.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.14/292.59 = 121.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.14x = 292.59 × 121.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.14x = 35,648.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,648.43/195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.68

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