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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.32, 292.62 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.32, 292.62 and 123.32 is: 184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.32 : 292.62 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.32/292.62 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.32x = 292.62 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.32x = 36,085.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,085.90/195.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.75

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