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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.99, 291.08 and 85.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.99, 291.08 and 85.85 is: 128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.99 : 291.08 = 85.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.99/291.08 = 85.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.99x = 291.08 × 85.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.99x = 24,989.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,989.00/193.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.82

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