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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.59, 291.87 and 102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.59, 291.87 and 102.07 is: 153.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.59 : 291.87 = 102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.59/291.87 = 102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.59x = 291.87 × 102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.59x = 29,791.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,791.17/194.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.10

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