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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.71, 288.96 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.71, 288.96 and 101.18 is: 151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.71 : 288.96 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.71/288.96 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.71x = 288.96 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.71x = 29,235.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,235.53/192.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.71

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