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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 289.17 and 90.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 289.17 and 90.18 is: 135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 289.17 = 90.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/289.17 = 90.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 289.17 × 90.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 26,077.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,077.35/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.27

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