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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.87, 289.35 and 90.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.87, 289.35 and 90.10 is: 135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.87 : 289.35 = 90.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.87/289.35 = 90.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.87x = 289.35 × 90.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.87x = 26,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,070.44/192.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.17

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