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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.02, 289.32 and 71.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.02, 289.32 and 71.20 is: 106.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.02 : 289.32 = 71.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.02/289.32 = 71.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.02x = 289.32 × 71.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.02x = 20,599.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,599.58/193.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.72

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