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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.84, 289.32 and 84.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.84, 289.32 and 84.72 is: 127.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.84 : 289.32 = 84.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.84/289.32 = 84.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.84x = 289.32 × 84.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.84x = 24,511.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,511.19/192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.11

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