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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.56, 288.66 and 101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.56, 288.66 and 101.12 is: 151.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.56 : 288.66 = 101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.56/288.66 = 101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.56x = 288.66 × 101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.56x = 29,189.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,189.30/192.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.59

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