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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 289.28 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 289.28 and 106.12 is: 159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 289.28 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/289.28 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 289.28 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 30,698.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,698.39/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.24

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