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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.46, 289.96 and 102.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.46, 289.96 and 102.02 is: 152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.46 : 289.96 = 102.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.46/289.96 = 102.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.46x = 289.96 × 102.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.46x = 29,581.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,581.72/193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.91

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