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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.13, 291.09 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.13, 291.09 and 72.48 is: 108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.13 : 291.09 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.13/291.09 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.13x = 291.09 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.13x = 21,098.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,098.20/194.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.68

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