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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.19, 291.21 and 102.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.19, 291.21 and 102.87 is: 154.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.19 : 291.21 = 102.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.19/291.21 = 102.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.19x = 291.21 × 102.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.19x = 29,956.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,956.77/194.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.27

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