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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.77, 289.22 and 101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.77, 289.22 and 101.42 is: 152.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.77 : 289.22 = 101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.77/289.22 = 101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.77x = 289.22 × 101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.77x = 29,330.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,330.74/192.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.16

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