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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.61, 288.92 and 70.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.61, 288.92 and 70.87 is: 106.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.61 : 288.92 = 70.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.61/288.92 = 70.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.61x = 288.92 × 70.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.61x = 20,475.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,475.76/192.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.31

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