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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.95, 292.12 and 103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.95, 292.12 and 103.55 is: 155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.95 : 292.12 = 103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.95/292.12 = 103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.95x = 292.12 × 103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.95x = 30,249.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,249.50/194.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.17

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