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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.61, 291.95 and 97.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.61, 291.95 and 97.12 is: 145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.61 : 291.95 = 97.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.61/291.95 = 97.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.61x = 291.95 × 97.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.61x = 28,354.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,354.18/194.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.70

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