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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.61, 292.07 and 72.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.61, 292.07 and 72.90 is: 109.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.61 : 292.07 = 72.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.61/292.07 = 72.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.61x = 292.07 × 72.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.61x = 21,291.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,291.54/194.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.41

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