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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.12, 289.42 and 71.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.12, 289.42 and 71.32 is: 106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.12 : 289.42 = 71.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.12/289.42 = 71.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.12x = 289.42 × 71.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.12x = 20,641.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,641.43/193.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.88

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