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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.35, 293.01 and 85.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.35, 293.01 and 85.55 is: 128.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.35 : 293.01 = 85.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.35/293.01 = 85.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.35x = 293.01 × 85.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.35x = 25,065.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,065.54/195.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.31

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