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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.20, 265.20 and 130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.20, 265.20 and 130.08 is: 179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.20 : 265.20 = 130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.20/265.20 = 130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.20x = 265.20 × 130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.20x = 34,497.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,497.22/192.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.49

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