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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.21, 292.83 and 87.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.21, 292.83 and 87.08 is: 130.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.21 : 292.83 = 87.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.21/292.83 = 87.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.21x = 292.83 × 87.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.21x = 25,499.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,499.64/195.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.63

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