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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.59, 290.42 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.59, 290.42 and 106.92 is: 160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.59 : 290.42 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.59/290.42 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.59x = 290.42 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.59x = 31,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,051.57/193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.40

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