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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.10, 287.88 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.10, 287.88 and 123.52 is: 185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.10 : 287.88 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.10/287.88 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.10x = 287.88 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.10x = 35,558.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,558.94/192.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.11

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