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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.74, 289.28 and 101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.74, 289.28 and 101.48 is: 152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.74 : 289.28 = 101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.74/289.28 = 101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.74x = 289.28 × 101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.74x = 29,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,354.94/192.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.31

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