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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.95, 293.72 and 99.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.95, 293.72 and 99.56 is: 149.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.95 : 293.72 = 99.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.95/293.72 = 99.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.95x = 293.72 × 99.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.95x = 29,243.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,243.75/195.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.24

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