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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.40, 291.59 and 91.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.40, 291.59 and 91.71 is: 137.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.40 : 291.59 = 91.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.40/291.59 = 91.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.40x = 291.59 × 91.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.40x = 26,742.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,742.70/194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.56

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