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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.39, 293.09 and 72.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.39, 293.09 and 72.01 is: 108.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.39 : 293.09 = 72.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.39/293.09 = 72.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.39x = 293.09 × 72.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.39x = 21,105.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,105.41/195.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.02

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