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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.92, 289.42 and 71.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.92, 289.42 and 71.18 is: 106.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.92 : 289.42 = 71.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.92/289.42 = 71.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.92x = 289.42 × 71.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.92x = 20,600.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,600.92/192.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.78

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