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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.55, 292.95 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.55, 292.95 and 118.55 is: 177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.55 : 292.95 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.55/292.95 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.55x = 292.95 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.55x = 34,729.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,729.22/195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.60

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