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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.43, 289.90 and 71.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.43, 289.90 and 71.55 is: 107.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.43 : 289.90 = 71.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.43/289.90 = 71.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.43x = 289.90 × 71.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.43x = 20,742.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,742.43/193.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.23

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