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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.48, 288.84 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.48, 288.84 and 105.88 is: 158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.48 : 288.84 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.48/288.84 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.48x = 288.84 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.48x = 30,582.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,582.38/192.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.89

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