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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.13, 291.20 and 85.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.13, 291.20 and 85.95 is: 128.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.13 : 291.20 = 85.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.13/291.20 = 85.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.13x = 291.20 × 85.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.13x = 25,028.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,028.21/194.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.93

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