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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.87, 289.08 and 71.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.87, 289.08 and 71.01 is: 106.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.87 : 289.08 = 71.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.87/289.08 = 71.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.87x = 289.08 × 71.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.87x = 20,527.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,527.57/192.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.43

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