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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.68, 289.13 and 71.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.68, 289.13 and 71.04 is: 106.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.68 : 289.13 = 71.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.68/289.13 = 71.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.68x = 289.13 × 71.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.68x = 20,539.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,539.44/192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.60

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