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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.87, 289.34 and 84.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.87, 289.34 and 84.60 is: 126.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.87 : 289.34 = 84.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.87/289.34 = 84.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.87x = 289.34 × 84.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.87x = 24,477.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,477.74/192.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.91

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