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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.65, 288.52 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.65, 288.52 and 105.86 is: 158.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.65 : 288.52 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.65/288.52 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.65x = 288.52 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.65x = 30,542.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,542.73/192.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.54

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