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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.21, 291.17 and 102.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.21, 291.17 and 102.95 is: 154.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.21 : 291.17 = 102.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.21/291.17 = 102.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.21x = 291.17 × 102.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.21x = 29,974.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,974.75/194.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.35

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