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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.99, 289.52 and 56.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.99, 289.52 and 56.03 is: 84.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.99 : 289.52 = 56.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.99/289.52 = 56.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.99x = 289.52 × 56.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.99x = 16,221.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,221.81/192.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.06

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