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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.27, 288.32 and 75.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.27, 288.32 and 75.12 is: 112.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.27 : 288.32 = 75.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.27/288.32 = 75.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.27x = 288.32 × 75.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.27x = 21,658.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,658.22/192.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.64

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