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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 289.17 and 71.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 289.17 and 71.15 is: 106.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 289.17 = 71.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/289.17 = 71.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 289.17 × 71.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 20,573.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,573.00/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.72

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