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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 291.03 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 291.03 and 85.74 is: 128.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 291.03 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/291.03 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 291.03 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 24,952.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,952.91/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.52

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