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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.08, 265.10 and 129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.08, 265.10 and 129.80 is: 179.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.08 : 265.10 = 129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.08/265.10 = 129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.08x = 265.10 × 129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.08x = 34,409.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,409.98/192.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.14

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