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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.58, 292.05 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.58, 292.05 and 113.58 is: 170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.58 : 292.05 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.58/292.05 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.58x = 292.05 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.58x = 33,171.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,171.04/194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.48

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