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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.88, 289.32 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.88, 289.32 and 96.64 is: 144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.88 : 289.32 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.88/289.32 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.88x = 289.32 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.88x = 27,959.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,959.88/192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.96

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