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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.16, 289.78 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.16, 289.78 and 106.47 is: 159.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.16 : 289.78 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.16/289.78 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.16x = 289.78 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.16x = 30,852.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,852.88/193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.73

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