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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.42, 289.93 and 71.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.42, 289.93 and 71.60 is: 107.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.42 : 289.93 = 71.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.42/289.93 = 71.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.42x = 289.93 × 71.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.42x = 20,758.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,758.99/193.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.33

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