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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.15, 291.24 and 85.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.15, 291.24 and 85.95 is: 128.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.15 : 291.24 = 85.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.15/291.24 = 85.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.15x = 291.24 × 85.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.15x = 25,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,032.08/194.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.93

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