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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.14, 288.11 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.14, 288.11 and 105.50 is: 158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.14 : 288.11 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.14/288.11 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.14x = 288.11 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.14x = 30,395.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,395.61/192.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.20

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