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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.17, 287.91 and 100.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.17, 287.91 and 100.73 is: 150.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.17 : 287.91 = 100.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.17/287.91 = 100.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.17x = 287.91 × 100.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.17x = 29,001.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,001.17/192.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.91

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