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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 292.65 and 87.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 292.65 and 87.06 is: 130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 292.65 = 87.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/292.65 = 87.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 292.65 × 87.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 25,478.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,478.11/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.50

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