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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.38, 288.68 and 89.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.38, 288.68 and 89.65 is: 134.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.38 : 288.68 = 89.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.38/288.68 = 89.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.38x = 288.68 × 89.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.38x = 25,878.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,878.99/192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.52

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