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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.42, 289.95 and 71.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.42, 289.95 and 71.65 is: 107.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.42 : 289.95 = 71.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.42/289.95 = 71.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.42x = 289.95 × 71.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.42x = 20,774.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,774.92/193.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.41

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