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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.39, 292.92 and 79.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.39, 292.92 and 79.89 is: 119.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.39 : 292.92 = 79.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.39/292.92 = 79.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.39x = 292.92 × 79.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.39x = 23,400.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,400.85/195.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.77

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