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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.79, 289.32 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.79, 289.32 and 95.32 is: 143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.79 : 289.32 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.79/289.32 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.79x = 289.32 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.79x = 27,577.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,577.98/192.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.05

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