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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.03, 265.02 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.03, 265.02 and 126.72 is: 174.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.03 : 265.02 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.03/265.02 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.03x = 265.02 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.03x = 33,583.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,583.33/192.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.89

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