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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.16, 292.57 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.16, 292.57 and 86.91 is: 130.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.16 : 292.57 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.16/292.57 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.16x = 292.57 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.16x = 25,427.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,427.04/195.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.29

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