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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.59, 288.95 and 89.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.59, 288.95 and 89.87 is: 134.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.59 : 288.95 = 89.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.59/288.95 = 89.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.59x = 288.95 × 89.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.59x = 25,967.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,967.94/192.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.84

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