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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.45, 291.56 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.45, 291.56 and 86.12 is: 129.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.45 : 291.56 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.45/291.56 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.45x = 291.56 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.45x = 25,107.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,107.26/194.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.12

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