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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.36, 288.51 and 105.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.36, 288.51 and 105.79 is: 158.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.36 : 288.51 = 105.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.36/288.51 = 105.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.36x = 288.51 × 105.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.36x = 30,520.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,520.75/192.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.66

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