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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.85, 289.32 and 71.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.85, 289.32 and 71.12 is: 106.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.85 : 289.32 = 71.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.85/289.32 = 71.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.85x = 289.32 × 71.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.85x = 20,576.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,576.44/192.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.70

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