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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.15, 288.16 and 115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.15, 288.16 and 115.09 is: 172.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.15 : 288.16 = 115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.15/288.16 = 115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.15x = 288.16 × 115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.15x = 33,163.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,163.33/192.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.59

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