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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.45, 292.95 and 92.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.45, 292.95 and 92.85 is: 139.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.45 : 292.95 = 92.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.45/292.95 = 92.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.45x = 292.95 × 92.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.45x = 27,200.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,200.41/195.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.17

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