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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.75, 289.14 and 88.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.75, 289.14 and 88.63 is: 132.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.75 : 289.14 = 88.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.75/289.14 = 88.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.75x = 289.14 × 88.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.75x = 25,625.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,625.42/192.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.95

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