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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.53, 291.71 and 91.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.53, 291.71 and 91.79 is: 137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.53 : 291.71 = 91.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.53/291.71 = 91.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.53x = 291.71 × 91.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.53x = 26,776.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,776.06/194.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.64

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