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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.70, 289.08 and 101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.70, 289.08 and 101.42 is: 152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.70 : 289.08 = 101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.70/289.08 = 101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.70x = 289.08 × 101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.70x = 29,318.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,318.49/192.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.15

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