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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.15, 265.08 and 129.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.15, 265.08 and 129.90 is: 179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.15 : 265.08 = 129.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.15/265.08 = 129.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.15x = 265.08 × 129.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.15x = 34,433.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,433.89/192.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.20

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