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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.67, 293.37 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.67, 293.37 and 85.96 is: 128.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.67 : 293.37 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.67/293.37 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.67x = 293.37 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.67x = 25,218.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,218.09/195.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.88

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