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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.92, 293.82 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.92, 293.82 and 93.12 is: 139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.92 : 293.82 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.92/293.82 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.92x = 293.82 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.92x = 27,360.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,360.52/195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.65

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