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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.72, 289.14 and 84.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.72, 289.14 and 84.49 is: 126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.72 : 289.14 = 84.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.72/289.14 = 84.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.72x = 289.14 × 84.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.72x = 24,429.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,429.44/192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.76

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