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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.60, 291.74 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.60, 291.74 and 107.96 is: 161.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.60 : 291.74 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.60/291.74 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.60x = 291.74 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.60x = 31,496.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,496.25/194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.86

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