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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.88, 289.17 and 106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.88, 289.17 and 106.17 is: 159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.88 : 289.17 = 106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.88/289.17 = 106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.88x = 289.17 × 106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.88x = 30,701.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,701.18/192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.17

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