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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.96, 289.41 and 71.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.96, 289.41 and 71.22 is: 106.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.96 : 289.41 = 71.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.96/289.41 = 71.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.96x = 289.41 × 71.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.96x = 20,612.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,612.60/192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.82

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