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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.35, 291.45 and 86.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.35, 291.45 and 86.06 is: 129.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.35 : 291.45 = 86.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.35/291.45 = 86.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.35x = 291.45 × 86.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.35x = 25,082.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,082.75/194.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.06

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