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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.68, 292.12 and 79.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.68, 292.12 and 79.21 is: 118.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.68 : 292.12 = 79.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.68/292.12 = 79.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.68x = 292.12 × 79.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.68x = 23,137.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,137.80/194.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.85

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