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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.24, 292.68 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.24, 292.68 and 114.12 is: 171.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.24 : 292.68 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.24/292.68 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.24x = 292.68 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.24x = 33,400.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,400.64/195.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.07

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