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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.03, 287.79 and 89.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.03, 287.79 and 89.21 is: 133.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.03 : 287.79 = 89.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.03/287.79 = 89.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.03x = 287.79 × 89.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.03x = 25,673.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,673.75/192.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.70

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