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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.12, 267.87 and 105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.12, 267.87 and 105.59 is: 145.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.12 : 267.87 = 105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.12/267.87 = 105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.12x = 267.87 × 105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.12x = 28,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,285.06/194.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.71

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