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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.54, 292.86 and 114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.54, 292.86 and 114.23 is: 171.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.54 : 292.86 = 114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.54/292.86 = 114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.54x = 292.86 × 114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.54x = 33,451.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,451.93/195.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.07

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