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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.12, 265.18 and 133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.12, 265.18 and 133.24 is: 183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.12 : 265.18 = 133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.12/265.18 = 133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.12x = 265.18 × 133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.12x = 35,332.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,332.58/192.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.91

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