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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.48, 292.95 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.48, 292.95 and 118.53 is: 177.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.48 : 292.95 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.48/292.95 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.48x = 292.95 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.48x = 34,723.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,723.36/195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.63

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