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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.83, 289.31 and 101.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.83, 289.31 and 101.43 is: 152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.83 : 289.31 = 101.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.83/289.31 = 101.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.83x = 289.31 × 101.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.83x = 29,344.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,344.21/192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.18

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