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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.12, 287.94 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.12, 287.94 and 106.52 is: 159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.12 : 287.94 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.12/287.94 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.12x = 287.94 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.12x = 30,671.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,671.37/192.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.65

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