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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.90, 289.31 and 71.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.90, 289.31 and 71.18 is: 106.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.90 : 289.31 = 71.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.90/289.31 = 71.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.90x = 289.31 × 71.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.90x = 20,591.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,591.28/192.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.75

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