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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.12, 291.35 and 112.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.12, 291.35 and 112.85 is: 169.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.12 : 291.35 = 112.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.12/291.35 = 112.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.12x = 291.35 × 112.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.12x = 32,878.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,878.85/194.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.37

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