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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.45, 291.71 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.45, 291.71 and 113.13 is: 169.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.45 : 291.71 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.45/291.71 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.45x = 291.71 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.45x = 33,000.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,000.59/194.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.72

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