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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.21, 291.32 and 85.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.21, 291.32 and 85.97 is: 128.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.21 : 291.32 = 85.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.21/291.32 = 85.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.21x = 291.32 × 85.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.21x = 25,045.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,045.72/194.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.97

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