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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.02, 291.16 and 80.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.02, 291.16 and 80.02 is: 120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.02 : 291.16 = 80.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.02/291.16 = 80.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.02x = 291.16 × 80.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.02x = 23,298.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,298.62/194.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.08

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