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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.14, 292.68 and 58.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.14, 292.68 and 58.16 is: 87.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.14 : 292.68 = 58.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.14/292.68 = 58.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.14x = 292.68 × 58.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.14x = 17,023.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,023.00/195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.23

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