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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.12, 288.35 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.12, 288.35 and 123.42 is: 185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.12 : 288.35 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.12/288.35 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.12x = 288.35 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.12x = 35,588.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,588.16/192.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.24

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