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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.16, 289.80 and 96.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.16, 289.80 and 96.90 is: 145.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.16 : 289.80 = 96.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.16/289.80 = 96.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.16x = 289.80 × 96.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.16x = 28,081.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,081.62/193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.38

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