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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.15, 292.71 and 85.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.15, 292.71 and 85.43 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.15 : 292.71 = 85.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.15/292.71 = 85.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.15x = 292.71 × 85.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.15x = 25,007.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,007.27/195.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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