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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.90, 291.05 and 102.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.90, 291.05 and 102.79 is: 154.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.90 : 291.05 = 102.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.90/291.05 = 102.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.90x = 291.05 × 102.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.90x = 29,918.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,918.37/193.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.30

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