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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.62, 288.68 and 70.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.62, 288.68 and 70.74 is: 106.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.62 : 288.68 = 70.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.62/288.68 = 70.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.62x = 288.68 × 70.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.62x = 20,421.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,421.22/192.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.02

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