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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.42, 292.39 and 121.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.42, 292.39 and 121.31 is: 181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.42 : 292.39 = 121.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.42/292.39 = 121.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.42x = 292.39 × 121.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.42x = 35,469.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,469.83/195.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.51

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