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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.90, 293.63 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.90, 293.63 and 104.55 is: 156.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.90 : 293.63 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.90/293.63 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.90x = 293.63 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.90x = 30,698.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,698.49/195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.70

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