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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.28, 292.92 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.28, 292.92 and 87.04 is: 130.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.28 : 292.92 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.28/292.92 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.28x = 292.92 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.28x = 25,495.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,495.76/195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.56

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