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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.55, 268.48 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.55, 268.48 and 107.22 is: 147.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.55 : 268.48 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.55/268.48 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.55x = 268.48 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.55x = 28,785.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,785.89/194.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.96

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