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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.33, 292.82 and 99.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.33, 292.82 and 99.03 is: 148.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.33 : 292.82 = 99.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.33/292.82 = 99.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.33x = 292.82 × 99.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.33x = 28,997.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,997.47/195.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.45

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