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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.94, 289.47 and 71.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.94, 289.47 and 71.21 is: 106.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.94 : 289.47 = 71.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.94/289.47 = 71.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.94x = 289.47 × 71.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.94x = 20,613.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,613.16/192.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.84

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