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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192, 265.12 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192, 265.12 and 123.12 is: 170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192 : 265.12 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192/265.12 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192x = 265.12 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192x = 32,641.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,641.57/192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.01

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