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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.39, 288.33 and 105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.39, 288.33 and 105.60 is: 158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.39 : 288.33 = 105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.39/288.33 = 105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.39x = 288.33 × 105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.39x = 30,445.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,445.68/192.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.25

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