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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.88, 289.36 and 71.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.88, 289.36 and 71.14 is: 106.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.88 : 289.36 = 71.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.88/289.36 = 71.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.88x = 289.36 × 71.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.88x = 20,583.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,583.27/192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.72

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