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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.17, 292.68 and 85.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.17, 292.68 and 85.46 is: 128.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.17 : 292.68 = 85.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.17/292.68 = 85.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.17x = 292.68 × 85.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.17x = 25,010.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,010.97/195.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.15

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