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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.64, 291.75 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.64, 291.75 and 102.06 is: 152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.64 : 291.75 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.64/291.75 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.64x = 291.75 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.64x = 29,776.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,776.01/194.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.98

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