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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.52, 291.72 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.52, 291.72 and 91.80 is: 137.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.52 : 291.72 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.52/291.72 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.52x = 291.72 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.52x = 26,779.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,779.90/194.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.67

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