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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.54, 288.56 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.54, 288.56 and 96.14 is: 144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.54 : 288.56 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.54/288.56 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.54x = 288.56 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.54x = 27,742.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,742.16/192.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.09

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