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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.64, 268.60 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.64, 268.60 and 106.12 is: 146.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.64 : 268.60 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.64/268.60 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.64x = 268.60 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.64x = 28,504.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,504.98/194.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.45

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