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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.65, 288.97 and 95.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.65, 288.97 and 95.11 is: 142.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.65 : 288.97 = 95.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.65/288.97 = 95.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.65x = 288.97 × 95.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.65x = 27,482.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,482.98/192.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.66

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