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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.14, 287.58 and 119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.14, 287.58 and 119.96 is: 179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.14 : 287.58 = 119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.14/287.58 = 119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.14x = 287.58 × 119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.14x = 34,498.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,498.10/192.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.55

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