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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.17, 265.07 and 136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.17, 265.07 and 136.89 is: 188.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.17 : 265.07 = 136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.17/265.07 = 136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.17x = 265.07 × 136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.17x = 36,285.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,285.77/192.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.82

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