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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.72, 288.76 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.72, 288.76 and 107.28 is: 160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.72 : 288.76 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.72/288.76 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.72x = 288.76 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.72x = 30,978.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,978.17/192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.74

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