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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.08, 289.44 and 96.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.08, 289.44 and 96.78 is: 145.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.08 : 289.44 = 96.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.08/289.44 = 96.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.08x = 289.44 × 96.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.08x = 28,012.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,012.00/193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.08

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