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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.53, 292.95 and 79.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.53, 292.95 and 79.97 is: 119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.53 : 292.95 = 79.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.53/292.95 = 79.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.53x = 292.95 × 79.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.53x = 23,425.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,425.75/195.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.81

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