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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.72, 289.12 and 64.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.72, 289.12 and 64.48 is: 96.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.72 : 289.12 = 64.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.72/289.12 = 64.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.72x = 289.12 × 64.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.72x = 18,642.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,642.46/192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.73

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