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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.88, 288.98 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.88, 288.98 and 101.46 is: 152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.88 : 288.98 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.88/288.98 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.88x = 288.98 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.88x = 29,319.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,319.91/192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.01

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