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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.17, 264.95 and 129.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.17, 264.95 and 129.89 is: 179.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.17 : 264.95 = 129.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.17/264.95 = 129.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.17x = 264.95 × 129.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.17x = 34,412.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,412.38/192.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.08

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