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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.68, 288.99 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.68, 288.99 and 105.99 is: 158.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.68 : 288.99 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.68/288.99 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.68x = 288.99 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.68x = 30,630.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,630.59/192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.97

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