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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.74, 288.99 and 101.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.74, 288.99 and 101.38 is: 152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.74 : 288.99 = 101.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.74/288.99 = 101.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.74x = 288.99 × 101.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.74x = 29,297.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,297.81/192.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.01

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