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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.81, 288.85 and 107.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.81, 288.85 and 107.13 is: 160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.81 : 288.85 = 107.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.81/288.85 = 107.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.81x = 288.85 × 107.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.81x = 30,944.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,944.50/192.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.49

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