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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.12, 264.72 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.12, 264.72 and 148.32 is: 204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.12 : 264.72 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.12/264.72 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.12x = 264.72 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.12x = 39,263.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,263.27/192.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.37

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