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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.72, 290.70 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.72, 290.70 and 102.52 is: 153.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.72 : 290.70 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.72/290.70 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.72x = 290.70 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.72x = 29,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,802.56/193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.84

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