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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.12, 287.94 and 123.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.12, 287.94 and 123.46 is: 185.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.12 : 287.94 = 123.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.12/287.94 = 123.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.12x = 287.94 × 123.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.12x = 35,549.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,549.07/192.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.04

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