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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.59, 293.34 and 80.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.59, 293.34 and 80.09 is: 120.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.59 : 293.34 = 80.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.59/293.34 = 80.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.59x = 293.34 × 80.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.59x = 23,492.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,492.13/195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.11

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