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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.13, 289.56 and 96.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.13, 289.56 and 96.89 is: 145.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.13 : 289.56 = 96.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.13/289.56 = 96.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.13x = 289.56 × 96.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.13x = 28,055.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,055.47/193.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.27

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