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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.16, 291.12 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.16, 291.12 and 102.72 is: 154.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.16 : 291.12 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.16/291.12 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.16x = 291.12 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.16x = 29,903.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,903.85/194.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.02

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