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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.99, 294.09 and 80.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.99, 294.09 and 80.45 is: 120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.99 : 294.09 = 80.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.99/294.09 = 80.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.99x = 294.09 × 80.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.99x = 23,658.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,658.81/195.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.72

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