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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.48, 291.60 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.48, 291.60 and 107.72 is: 161.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.48 : 291.60 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.48/291.60 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.48x = 291.60 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.48x = 31,411.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,411.15/194.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.51

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