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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.54, 291.91 and 79.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.54, 291.91 and 79.03 is: 118.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.54 : 291.91 = 79.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.54/291.91 = 79.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.54x = 291.91 × 79.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.54x = 23,068.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,068.19/194.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.58

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