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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.15, 289.68 and 71.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.15, 289.68 and 71.43 is: 107.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.15 : 289.68 = 71.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.15/289.68 = 71.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.15x = 289.68 × 71.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.15x = 20,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,691.84/193.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.13

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