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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.55, 288.93 and 82.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.55, 288.93 and 82.85 is: 124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.55 : 288.93 = 82.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.55/288.93 = 82.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.55x = 288.93 × 82.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.55x = 23,937.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,937.85/192.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.32

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