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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.88, 292.34 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.88, 292.34 and 108.12 is: 162.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.88 : 292.34 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.88/292.34 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.88x = 292.34 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.88x = 31,607.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,607.80/194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.19

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