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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.75, 291.86 and 107.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.75, 291.86 and 107.87 is: 161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.75 : 291.86 = 107.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.75/291.86 = 107.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.75x = 291.86 × 107.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.75x = 31,480.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,480.94/194.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.65

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