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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.90, 289.46 and 83.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.90, 289.46 and 83.21 is: 124.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.90 : 289.46 = 83.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.90/289.46 = 83.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.90x = 289.46 × 83.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.90x = 24,085.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,085.97/192.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.86

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