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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.16, 265.28 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.16, 265.28 and 135.47 is: 187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.16 : 265.28 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.16/265.28 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.16x = 265.28 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.16x = 35,936.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,936.49/192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.02

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