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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.59, 291.63 and 103.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.59, 291.63 and 103.10 is: 154.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.59 : 291.63 = 103.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.59/291.63 = 103.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.59x = 291.63 × 103.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.59x = 30,065.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,065.98/194.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.51

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