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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.24, 291.25 and 91.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.24, 291.25 and 91.55 is: 137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.24 : 291.25 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.24/291.25 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.24x = 291.25 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.24x = 26,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,663.94/194.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.27

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