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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.11, 288.23 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.11, 288.23 and 119.88 is: 179.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.11 : 288.23 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.11/288.23 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.11x = 288.23 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.11x = 34,552.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,552.41/192.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.86

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