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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.09, 287.90 and 89.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.09, 287.90 and 89.23 is: 133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.09 : 287.90 = 89.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.09/287.90 = 89.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.09x = 287.90 × 89.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.09x = 25,689.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,689.32/192.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.74

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