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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.32, 289.83 and 90.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.32, 289.83 and 90.53 is: 135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.32 : 289.83 = 90.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.32/289.83 = 90.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.32x = 289.83 × 90.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.32x = 26,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,238.29/193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.72

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