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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.41, 291.66 and 91.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.41, 291.66 and 91.75 is: 137.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.41 : 291.66 = 91.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.41/291.66 = 91.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.41x = 291.66 × 91.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.41x = 26,759.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,759.81/194.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.65

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