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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.32, 289.96 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.32, 289.96 and 125.32 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.32 : 289.96 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.32/289.96 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.32x = 289.96 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.32x = 36,337.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,337.79/193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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