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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.85, 289.39 and 101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.85, 289.39 and 101.61 is: 152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.85 : 289.39 = 101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.85/289.39 = 101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.85x = 289.39 × 101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.85x = 29,404.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,404.66/192.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.48

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