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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.27, 291.06 and 102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.27, 291.06 and 102.68 is: 153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.27 : 291.06 = 102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.27/291.06 = 102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.27x = 291.06 × 102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.27x = 29,887.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,887.31/194.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.85

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