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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 289.04 and 101.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 289.04 and 101.59 is: 152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 289.04 = 101.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/289.04 = 101.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 289.04 × 101.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 29,362.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,362.34/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.31

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