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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.12, 287.52 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.12, 287.52 and 131.08 is: 196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.12 : 287.52 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.12/287.52 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.12x = 287.52 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.12x = 37,688.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,688.12/192.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.17

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