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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.85, 290.87 and 91.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.85, 290.87 and 91.13 is: 136.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.85 : 290.87 = 91.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.85/290.87 = 91.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.85x = 290.87 × 91.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.85x = 26,505.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,505.07/193.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.73

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