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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.19, 292.59 and 79.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.19, 292.59 and 79.72 is: 119.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.19 : 292.59 = 79.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.19/292.59 = 79.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.19x = 292.59 × 79.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.19x = 23,324.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,324.32/195.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.49

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