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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.59, 291.68 and 72.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.59, 291.68 and 72.75 is: 109.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.59 : 291.68 = 72.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.59/291.68 = 72.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.59x = 291.68 × 72.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.59x = 21,219.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,219.72/194.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.05

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