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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.86, 292.02 and 108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.86, 292.02 and 108.23 is: 162.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.86 : 292.02 = 108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.86/292.02 = 108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.86x = 292.02 × 108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.86x = 31,603.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,603.86/194.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.19

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