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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.85, 290.89 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.85, 290.89 and 102.61 is: 153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.85 : 290.89 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.85/290.89 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.85x = 290.89 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.85x = 29,848.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,848.22/193.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.98

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