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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.71, 289.20 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.71, 289.20 and 96.50 is: 144.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.71 : 289.20 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.71/289.20 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.71x = 289.20 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.71x = 27,907.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,907.80/192.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.82

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