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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.54, 288.99 and 96.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.54, 288.99 and 96.42 is: 144.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.54 : 288.99 = 96.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.54/288.99 = 96.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.54x = 288.99 × 96.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.54x = 27,864.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,864.42/192.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.72

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