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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.52, 291.76 and 103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.52, 291.76 and 103.12 is: 154.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.52 : 291.76 = 103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.52/291.76 = 103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.52x = 291.76 × 103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.52x = 30,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,085.18/194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.67

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