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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.16, 265.12 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.16, 265.12 and 121.32 is: 167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.16 : 265.12 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.16/265.12 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.16x = 265.12 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.16x = 32,164.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,164.36/192.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.38

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