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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.77, 289.15 and 71.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.77, 289.15 and 71.17 is: 106.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.77 : 289.15 = 71.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.77/289.15 = 71.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.77x = 289.15 × 71.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.77x = 20,578.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,578.81/192.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.75

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