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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.09, 287.70 and 100.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.09, 287.70 and 100.56 is: 150.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.09 : 287.70 = 100.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.09/287.70 = 100.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.09x = 287.70 × 100.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.09x = 28,931.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,931.11/192.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.61

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