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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.98, 289.31 and 90.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.98, 289.31 and 90.21 is: 135.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.98 : 289.31 = 90.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.98/289.31 = 90.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.98x = 289.31 × 90.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.98x = 26,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,098.88/192.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.24

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