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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.97, 289.28 and 71.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.97, 289.28 and 71.20 is: 106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.97 : 289.28 = 71.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.97/289.28 = 71.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.97x = 289.28 × 71.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.97x = 20,596.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,596.74/192.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.74

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