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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 292.56 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 292.56 and 98.92 is: 148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 292.56 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/292.56 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 292.56 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 28,940.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,940.04/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.23

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