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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.32, 292.55 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.32, 292.55 and 113.96 is: 170.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.32 : 292.55 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.32/292.55 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.32x = 292.55 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.32x = 33,339.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,339.00/195.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.69

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