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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.02, 291.09 and 85.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.02, 291.09 and 85.81 is: 128.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.02 : 291.09 = 85.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.02/291.09 = 85.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.02x = 291.09 × 85.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.02x = 24,978.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,978.43/194.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.74

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