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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.01, 287.92 and 115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.01, 287.92 and 115.06 is: 172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.01 : 287.92 = 115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.01/287.92 = 115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.01x = 287.92 × 115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.01x = 33,128.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,128.08/192.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.53

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