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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.14, 292.75 and 86.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.14, 292.75 and 86.94 is: 130.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.14 : 292.75 = 86.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.14/292.75 = 86.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.14x = 292.75 × 86.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.14x = 25,451.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,451.47/195.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.43

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