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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.59, 293.35 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.59, 293.35 and 98.06 is: 147.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.59 : 293.35 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.59/293.35 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.59x = 293.35 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.59x = 28,765.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,765.90/195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.07

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