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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.10, 287.96 and 100.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.10, 287.96 and 100.86 is: 151.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.10 : 287.96 = 100.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.10/287.96 = 100.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.10x = 287.96 × 100.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.10x = 29,043.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,043.65/192.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.19

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