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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.06, 287.90 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.06, 287.90 and 123.60 is: 185.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.06 : 287.90 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.06/287.90 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.06x = 287.90 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.06x = 35,584.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,584.44/192.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.28

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