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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.82, 293.72 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.82, 293.72 and 113.68 is: 170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.82 : 293.72 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.82/293.72 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.82x = 293.72 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.82x = 33,388.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,388.91/195.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.51

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