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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.10, 265.14 and 126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.10, 265.14 and 126.61 is: 174.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.10 : 265.14 = 126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.10/265.14 = 126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.10x = 265.14 × 126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.10x = 33,569.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,569.38/192.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.75

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