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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.16, 289.52 and 71.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.16, 289.52 and 71.34 is: 106.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.16 : 289.52 = 71.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.16/289.52 = 71.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.16x = 289.52 × 71.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.16x = 20,654.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,654.36/193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.93

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