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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.11, 287.78 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.11, 287.78 and 123.66 is: 185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.11 : 287.78 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.11/287.78 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.11x = 287.78 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.11x = 35,586.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,586.26/192.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.24

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