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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.48, 291.42 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.48, 291.42 and 86.12 is: 129.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.48 : 291.42 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.48/291.42 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.48x = 291.42 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.48x = 25,097.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,097.09/194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.05

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