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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.79, 289.15 and 71.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.79, 289.15 and 71.02 is: 106.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.79 : 289.15 = 71.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.79/289.15 = 71.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.79x = 289.15 × 71.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.79x = 20,535.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,535.43/192.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.52

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