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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.59, 293.38 and 80.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.59, 293.38 and 80.03 is: 120.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.59 : 293.38 = 80.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.59/293.38 = 80.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.59x = 293.38 × 80.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.59x = 23,479.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,479.20/195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.04

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