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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.53, 291.72 and 71.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.53, 291.72 and 71.09 is: 106.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.53 : 291.72 = 71.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.53/291.72 = 71.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.53x = 291.72 × 71.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.53x = 20,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,738.37/194.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.61

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