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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.34, 289.75 and 101.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.34, 289.75 and 101.86 is: 152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.34 : 289.75 = 101.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.34/289.75 = 101.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.34x = 289.75 × 101.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.34x = 29,512.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,512.96/193.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.65

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