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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.75, 289.17 and 96.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.75, 289.17 and 96.49 is: 144.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.75 : 289.17 = 96.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.75/289.17 = 96.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.75x = 289.17 × 96.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.75x = 27,902.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,902.01/192.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.76

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