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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.86, 291.12 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.86, 291.12 and 125.52 is: 188.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.86 : 291.12 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.86/291.12 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.86x = 291.12 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.86x = 36,541.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,541.38/193.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.49

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