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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.21, 292.86 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.21, 292.86 and 114.12 is: 171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.21 : 292.86 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.21/292.86 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.21x = 292.86 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.21x = 33,421.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,421.18/195.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.21

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