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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.16, 289.60 and 71.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.16, 289.60 and 71.39 is: 107.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.16 : 289.60 = 71.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.16/289.60 = 71.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.16x = 289.60 × 71.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.16x = 20,672.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,672.92/193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.03

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