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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.36, 288.08 and 105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.36, 288.08 and 105.56 is: 158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.36 : 288.08 = 105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.36/288.08 = 105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.36x = 288.08 × 105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.36x = 30,409.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,409.72/192.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.09

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