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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.26, 291.44 and 91.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.26, 291.44 and 91.66 is: 137.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.26 : 291.44 = 91.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.26/291.44 = 91.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.26x = 291.44 × 91.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.26x = 26,713.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,713.20/194.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.51

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