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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 289.20 and 71.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 289.20 and 71.06 is: 106.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 289.20 = 71.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/289.20 = 71.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 289.20 × 71.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 20,550.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,550.55/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.60

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