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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.49, 293.28 and 87.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.49, 293.28 and 87.13 is: 130.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.49 : 293.28 = 87.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.49/293.28 = 87.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.49x = 293.28 × 87.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.49x = 25,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,553.49/195.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.72

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