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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.12, 287.92 and 70.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.12, 287.92 and 70.32 is: 105.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.12 : 287.92 = 70.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.12/287.92 = 70.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.12x = 287.92 × 70.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.12x = 20,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,246.53/192.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.38

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