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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.85, 289.12 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.85, 289.12 and 90.12 is: 135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.85 : 289.12 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.85/289.12 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.85x = 289.12 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.85x = 26,054.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,054.05/192.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.10

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