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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.08, 287.94 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.08, 287.94 and 105.32 is: 157.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.08 : 287.94 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.08/287.94 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.08x = 287.94 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.08x = 30,325.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,325.84/192.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.88

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