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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.89, 293.63 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.89, 293.63 and 104.54 is: 156.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.89 : 293.63 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.89/293.63 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.89x = 293.63 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.89x = 30,696.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,696.29/195.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.70

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