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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.15, 288.02 and 101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.15, 288.02 and 101.02 is: 151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.15 : 288.02 = 101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.15/288.02 = 101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.15x = 288.02 × 101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.15x = 29,095.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,095.78/192.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.42

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