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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.34, 292.97 and 87.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.34, 292.97 and 87.11 is: 130.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.34 : 292.97 = 87.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.34/292.97 = 87.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.34x = 292.97 × 87.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.34x = 25,519.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,519.15/195.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.64

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