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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.96, 269.08 and 112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.96, 269.08 and 112.08 is: 154.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.96 : 269.08 = 112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.96/269.08 = 112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.96x = 269.08 × 112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.96x = 30,158.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,158.49/194.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.69

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