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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.43, 289.78 and 107.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.43, 289.78 and 107.75 is: 161.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.43 : 289.78 = 107.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.43/289.78 = 107.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.43x = 289.78 × 107.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.43x = 31,223.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,223.80/193.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.42

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