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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.86, 289.30 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.86, 289.30 and 96.64 is: 144.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.86 : 289.30 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.86/289.30 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.86x = 289.30 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.86x = 27,957.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,957.95/192.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.97

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