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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.35, 292.95 and 108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.35, 292.95 and 108.71 is: 163.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.35 : 292.95 = 108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.35/292.95 = 108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.35x = 292.95 × 108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.35x = 31,846.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,846.23/195.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.03

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