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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.30, 288.48 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.30, 288.48 and 105.62 is: 158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.30 : 288.48 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.30/288.48 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.30x = 288.48 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.30x = 30,469.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,469.26/192.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.45

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