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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.14, 287.95 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.14, 287.95 and 105.34 is: 157.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.14 : 287.95 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.14/287.95 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.14x = 287.95 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.14x = 30,333.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,333.37/192.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.87

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