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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.72, 289.17 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.72, 289.17 and 101.46 is: 152.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.72 : 289.17 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.72/289.17 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.72x = 289.17 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.72x = 29,339.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,339.19/192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.24

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