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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.15, 292.33 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.15, 292.33 and 113.74 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.15 : 292.33 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.15/292.33 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.15x = 292.33 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.15x = 33,249.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,249.61/195.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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