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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.72, 288.88 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.72, 288.88 and 101.44 is: 152.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.72 : 288.88 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.72/288.88 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.72x = 288.88 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.72x = 29,303.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,303.99/192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.05

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