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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.99, 289.38 and 101.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.99, 289.38 and 101.59 is: 152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.99 : 289.38 = 101.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.99/289.38 = 101.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.99x = 289.38 × 101.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.99x = 29,398.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,398.11/192.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.33

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