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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.75, 288.87 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.75, 288.87 and 105.96 is: 158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.75 : 288.87 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.75/288.87 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.75x = 288.87 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.75x = 30,606.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,606.69/192.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.79

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