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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.31, 292.51 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.31, 292.51 and 118.16 is: 176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.31 : 292.51 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.31/292.51 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.31x = 292.51 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.31x = 34,562.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,562.76/195.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.96

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