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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.68, 288.76 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.68, 288.76 and 96.56 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.68 : 288.76 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.68/288.76 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.68x = 288.76 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.68x = 27,882.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,882.67/192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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